sporty

1 of 2

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

sportiness

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noun

sport·​i·​ness -tēnə̇s 

plural -es

: the quality or state of being sporty

Examples of sporty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

ReachMe Barrel Sweatpants Topstitch detailing is a trademark feature in Anthropologie’s casual loungewear, much like Amazon’s ReachMe Barrel Sweatpants that turn a sporty silhouette into something more thoughtfully designed and slightly elevated. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026

From nostalgic jelly sandals to sporty soccer inspired pieces, this summer’s biggest fashion trends are all about balancing comfort with personality. —Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 11 June 2026

Plus, the simple, sporty design pairs easily with everything from leggings and joggers to jeans, workout wear, and, of course, scrubs. —Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

Now that’s my kind of sporty girls’ night out! —Emma Specter, Vogue, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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