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

These standout ensembles tap into the resurgence of the sporty fashion trend that’s optimal for daytime glamour with a great mix of texture. —Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025

New to their collection is tennis apparel, which comes in a variety of cropped polo tops and sporty striped skirts. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025

This is a tool–a way to get from point A to point B–not a sporty sedan like the Stinger and not a quirky personality statement like the Kia Soul. —Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025

Other celebrities like Oprah, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Brooke Shields have also been reviving the sporty pants that have previously been reserved for workout classes and musty locker rooms. —Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025

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