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sporting woman

sporting woman

4.6
A woman who enjoys outdoor sports and activities
  • noun
translation icon : mujer deportista
  • She has always been a sporting woman, spending her weekends hiking and cycling in the countryside.

Examples

  • A sporting woman loves hiking in the mountains.

  • Jessica is a sporting woman who enjoys cycling.

  • At the awards dinner, the mayor praised her as a true sporting woman for her dedication to community sports.

  • Known among her friends as a sporting woman, she never misses an opportunity to try something adventurous outdoors.

  • Known among her friends as a sporting woman, she never misses an opportunity to try something adventurous outdoors.

  • She has always been a sporting woman, spending her weekends hiking and cycling in the countryside.

  • At the awards dinner, the mayor praised her as a true sporting woman for her dedication to community sports.

Synonyms

sportswoman
vssporting woman
1 2.7

A woman who plays or competes in sports

includes other outdoor activities beyond sports
outdoor woman
vssporting woman
3.4

A woman who enjoys outdoor activities like hiking or camping

is less regularly involved in outdoor activities
outdoorswoman
vssporting woman
6.6

A woman who enjoys outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and camping

enjoys or takes part without implying special skill
huntswoman
vssporting woman
7.0

A woman who goes out to find and kill wild animals like deer for sport or work

includes many outdoor activities beyond that pursuit
oarswoman
vssporting woman
6.1

A woman who rows a boat, often as a sport

is broader covering other outdoor activities not just that sport
yachtswoman
vssporting woman
7.9

A woman who sails a yacht for sport or as a hobby

focuses on many outdoor activities not limited to a single boating sport
sporter
vssporting woman
3.7

A person who plays or enjoys sports

refers specifically to a female participant rather than anyone
raftswoman
vssporting woman
9.9

A woman who travels in a raft, often as a job or sport

includes recreational outdoor activities beyond water travel or work

Antonyms

couch potato
  • Informal
11 4.3

A person who sits or lies down a lot, usually watching television

How Sporty

professional
16 3.5
athlete
913 2.0
sporting woman
4.6
player
1.0

Surface Forms

sporting woman singular

Morphology

sporting + woman

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'.