sports ‧ man /ˈspɔːtsmən $ ˈspɔːrts-/ BrE AmE noun ( plural sportsmen /-mən/) [countable]
1 . a man who plays several different sports ⇨ sportswoman :
He’s a very keen sportsman.
a talented all-round sportsman
2 . American English a man who enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting and fishing