sporting woman
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4.6
- noun
- She has always been a sporting woman, spending her weekends hiking and cycling in the countryside.
Examples
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A sporting woman loves hiking in the mountains.
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Jessica is a sporting woman who enjoys cycling.
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At the awards dinner, the mayor praised her as a true sporting woman for her dedication to community sports.
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Known among her friends as a sporting woman, she never misses an opportunity to try something adventurous outdoors.
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Known among her friends as a sporting woman, she never misses an opportunity to try something adventurous outdoors.
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She has always been a sporting woman, spending her weekends hiking and cycling in the countryside.
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At the awards dinner, the mayor praised her as a true sporting woman for her dedication to community sports.
Synonyms
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2.7
A woman who plays or competes in sports
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7.9
A woman who sails a yacht for sport or as a hobby
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6.6
A woman who enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and camping
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6.1
A woman who rows a boat, often as a sport
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3.4
A woman who enjoys outdoor activities like hiking or camping
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3.7
A person who plays or enjoys sports
A woman who goes out to find and kill wild animals like deer for sport or work
A woman who travels in a raft, often as a job or sport
Antonyms
How Sporty
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'sporting' (related to sports or athletic activities) simply modifies 'woman' (an adult female), so a learner who knows both words can infer 'a woman who enjoys or takes part in sports'. This is a regular adjective+noun construction common across languages and standard in English, making the expression immediately understandable to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Sporting woman uses sporting from the word sport and woman to paint a clear picture of a woman with sports gear, running, hiking, or playing outside. So, it means 'a woman who enjoys or takes part in outdoor activities or sports'.