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

In fact, the three are hosting a dinner in Madrid this week in honor of the Spanish Grand Prix, jiving with the sportier attitude of this spring collection. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

This one includes sporty details (similar to the Lululemon combo) and comes in a variety of everyday colors like black, brown, and navy. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026

For less-sporty activities there are plenty of wellness offerings, too, like aerial yoga in the woods, outdoor meditation, and nature photography. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

After selling out the spring debut, Naturalizer has restocked its popular Zyra lace-up sporty pump and introduced her new sister, the Zeva. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 9 Sep. 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