Dictionary Check: sporting

"sporting" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

adjective

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

Example: "a clean fight"
adjective

relating to or used in sports

Example: "sporting events"
adjective

involving risk or willingness to take a risk

Example: "a sporting chance"
adjective

preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance

Example: "led a dissipated life"

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