sportsman
noun
sports·man
ˈspȯrts-mən 
1
: a person who engages in sports (such as hunting or fishing)
2
: a person who shows sportsmanship
Examples of sportsman in a Sentence
He was a keen sportsman all his life.
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Jake Paul just dropped $39 million on Southlands, a nearly 5,700-acre sportsman's estate in Georgia's Decatur County known for its rich history, enduring prestige, and a 30-acre duck pond.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Furthermore, Lee’s home state of Utah has among the highest per capita numbers of sportsmen.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Trump had asked Ramaphosa to bring along the sportsmen for the Oval Office meeting on Wednesday and while many South Africans praised Els and Goosen for voicing their concerns about violence in the country, others spoke out against them.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Adding just one more day per week during the season would only enhance those impacts, especially in rural communities where local businesses like outfitters, restaurants, and gear shops depend on seasonal sportsmen and women to stay afloat.
—Brandon Gleason, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 24 June 2025
Furthermore, Lee’s home state of Utah has among the highest per capita numbers of sportsmen.
—Chris Dorsey, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Trump had asked Ramaphosa to bring along the sportsmen for the Oval Office meeting on Wednesday and while many South Africans praised Els and Goosen for voicing their concerns about violence in the country, others spoke out against them.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Adding just one more day per week during the season would only enhance those impacts, especially in rural communities where local businesses like outfitters, restaurants, and gear shops depend on seasonal sportsmen and women to stay afloat.
—Brandon Gleason, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
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“Sportsman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sportsman. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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sportsman
noun
sports·man
ˈspō(ə)rt-smən
ˈspȯ(ə)rt-
1
: a person who engages in or is interested in sports and especially outdoor sports
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