Athlete
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæθ.liːt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Athlete is a noun meaning A participant in any of a group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.
Meaning
A participant in any of a group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.
More Meanings
- (US, Canada) A person who actively participates in physical sports, especially with great skill; a sportsperson.
- An exceptionally physically fit person.
Example Sentences
She's the first athlete in her sport to obtain a corporate sponsor.
Athletes' use of herbal supplements has skyrocketed in the past two decades. At the top of the list of popular herbs are echinacea and ginseng, whereas garlic, St. John's wort, soybean, ephedra and others are also surging in popularity or have been historically prevalent.
Word Forms
- athletes
Synonyms for athlete
Depending on context, synonyms include sportsperson, competitor, jock, pro, sportsman, sportswoman.
Antonyms for athlete
Common opposites include nonathlete.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include jock, marathoner, athletic, gym, sports, sport.
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Sources & Attribution
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