Sporting ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Sporting ( adjective )

1. Relating to or involved in sport or sports.
2. Having or showing a willingness to take risks or engage in adventure or competition.
3. Relating to or suitable for hunting or shooting.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "characteristic of a sportsman"): from sport in the sense "amusement, pastime" + -ing.

Examples:

1. He wore a sporting red and white striped shirt.
2. Sporting events are a great way to bring people together.
3. The dog is a sporting breed, used for hunting.
4. He had a sporting chance of winning the race.
5. She had a sporting attitude towards her work.

(As a noun)

Sporting ( noun )

1. Relating to or involved in sport or sports.
2. Having or showing a willingness to take risks or engage in adventure or competition.
3. Relating to or suitable for hunting or shooting.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "characteristic of a sportsman"): from sport in the sense "amusement, pastime" + -ing.

Examples:

1. He wore a sporting red and white striped shirt.
2. Sporting events are a great way to bring people together.
3. The dog is a sporting breed, used for hunting.
4. He had a sporting chance of winning the race.
5. She had a sporting attitude towards her work.