sporty

adjective

ˈspȯr-tē 

sportier; sportiest

1

: of, relating to, or typical of sports, sportsmen, sportswomen, or sportswear

2

: resembling a sports car in styling or performance

a sporty sedan

sportily

ˈspȯr-tə-lē 

adverb

sportiness

ˈspȯr-tē-nəs 

noun

Examples of sporty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If your itinerary includes sightseeing, hikes, or long walking days, these Baleaf pants are the perfect balance between sporty and polished. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

From designer gowns to sporty tennis looks to full-on robotic ensembles, the actress fully commits to every fashion moment. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026

There’s no need for towering heels; sporty, comfy sandals are just as fashion-forward these days. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 23 July 2026

Whether your vacation style leans sporty, classic, or a little more fashion-forward, there are comfortable options starting at just $19 that won’t eat into your travel budget. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sporty

• corti
• forty
• rorty
• shorty
• sortie
• warty
• pianoforte

Kids Definition

sporty

adjective

ˈspōrt-ē 

ˈspȯrt-

sportier; sportiest

: of or relating to sports

also : being or having the look of being suitable for sports

sporty clothes

sportily

ˈspōrt-ᵊl-ē 

ˈspȯrt-

adverb

sportiness

ˈspōrt-ē-nəs 

ˈspȯrt-

noun