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

The eccentric, sporty pieces are designed with street style in mind, combined with the comfort of athleisure. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 30 July 2026

Kravitz paired hers with a crimson graphic tee, heeled mules, sporty shades, and a leather handbag—dinner-ready with minimal effort. — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 30 July 2026

If your style leans a bit more sporty, this supportive shoe is an easy pick. — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026

Volkswagen has long been known for its sporty sedans that have dotted American roadways since the late 1970s. — Keith Laing, USA Today, 30 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