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 adverb
sportiness noun

Examples of sporty in a Sentence

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Plastic mesh behind the head rests are a sporty touch, and the convertible top opens and closes in seconds, a plus when making frequent quick stops where you won’t be gone long. Josh Max, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025 The 4300 will be joined by the sophisticated 4600 Sport Yacht Platinum Edition and the sporty 395 SUV at Cannes. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Aug. 2025 This season’s trends lean into the Scandi-maximalist look the city does so well: graphic stripes in bold colors, extra-baggy jeans, sporty nylon jackets, sheer skirts, east-west handbags. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 7 Aug. 2025 Half zip closures and kangaroo pockets maintain the garment’s sporty vibe. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sporty

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sporty was in 1889

Cite this Entry

“Sporty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sporty. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

sporty

adjective
ˈspōrt-ē How to pronounce sporty (audio)
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 How to pronounce sporty (audio)
ˈspȯrt-
adverb
sportiness
ˈspōrt-ē-nəs How to pronounce sporty (audio)
ˈspȯrt-
noun

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