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

Biles paired the fiery, orange pants with a simple white tee layered beneath a furry oversize coat to add some glam to her sporty-chic ensemble. —Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026

With its sporty look and hubless rear motor, the new TS Pro is almost identical to its predecessor with one major change—its solid-state battery. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2026

Reebok Vector Mock-Neck Sweatshirt Looking for a sportier style to throw on over your workout clothes? —Jordan Julian, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026

Once reserved for sporty activities, the gym, and yoga, leggings are now one of the most popular fashion items for women. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 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