sportˈfully adverb

sportˈfulness noun

sportˈily adverb

sportˈiness noun

sportˈing adjective

1. Relating to, engaging in, or fond of sports or gambling
2. Willing to take a chance
3. Sportsmanlike
4. Fair and generous
5. (in the UK) relating to one of the two major classes of dogs recognized by the Kennel Club (the other being non-sporting), comprising hounds, gundogs, and terriers
6. (in the USA) relating to one of the six recognized groups of breeds, essentially comprising the gundogs (as opposed to hounds, terriers, etc)

sportˈingly adverb

sportˈive adjective

1. Inclined to sport
2. Playful
3. Merry
4. Amorous, wanton

sportˈively adverb

sportˈiveness noun

sportˈless adjective (rare)

1. Without sport or mirth
2. Sad

sports plural noun

A meeting for races and other competitive events

adjective (also (esp N American) sport)

Of, or suitable for, sport, as in sports shoes

sportˈy adjective

1. Sportsmanlike (informal)
2. (of a person) who enjoys, takes part in or is proficient at sport
3. (of a car) looking or handling like a sports car
4. Stylish, lively

sporting chance noun

As good a chance of winning or being successful as of losing or failing

sporting house noun

1. A public house, hotel, etc, patronized by sportsmen or gamblers (archaic)
2. A brothel (euphemistic; esp US)

sports car noun

A low car, usu for two, capable of attaining high speed

sportsˈcast noun (orig US)

A broadcast about sport

sportsˈcaster or sportˈcaster noun (orig US)

A presenter on a sports programme

sports coat noun (N American, Aust and NZ)

A sports jacket

sports ground noun

An area with equipment and facilities designed for, esp competitive, outdoor sports

sports injury noun

Any injury that is sustained or arises during participation in sports

sports jacket noun

A man's jacket, usu tweed, for casual wear

sportsˈman, sportsˈperson or (fem) sportsˈwoman noun

1. Someone who practises, or is skilled in, sport
2. Someone who shows fairness and good humour in sport

sportsˈmanlike adjective

sportsˈmanship noun

sports medicine noun

The branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of medical disorders, injuries, etc related to sport, and with assessment and improvement of fitness

sportsperson see sportsman above.

sports shirt noun

A man's casual shirt

sportsˈwear noun

1. Clothing designed to be worn for sport
2. Designer clothes, esp matching separates, for casual wear

sportswoman see sportsman above.

sportsˈwriter noun

A journalist who writes on sporting matters

sportsˈwriting noun

sport utility bicycle noun

A bicycle with long frame, intended to carry extra passengers or loads

sport utility vehicle noun

A four-wheel-drive vehicle

sport one's oak see under oak