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

Shop our top picks at Amazon, including sporty silhouettes and bold prints. — Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

The midsole is exaggerated through the arch with a curve that gives the shoe’s profile a sporty, almost avant-garde line while a clip at the arch holds the foam structure in place. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Racks are organized by mood — preppy one day, sporty the next, a little coquettish after that — with statement pieces, accessories, and special occasion dresses mixed in. — Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

For a sportier take on satin trousers, the Gap Satin Wide-leg Pants are the perfect find if you’re drawn to a mid-rise cut. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 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