What does athlete mean?
Athlete means A participant in any of a group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking..
Athlete
/ˈæθ.liːt/ · noun
Meaning
A participant in any of a group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking..
Definitions by Sense
- A participant in any of a group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.
- (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.
Synonyms for athlete
Antonyms for athlete
Related Words
Word Forms
- athletes
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for athlete?
Common synonyms include sportsperson, competitor, jock, pro.
What is the opposite of athlete?
Possible antonyms include nonathlete.
How do you use athlete in a sentence?
She's the first athlete in her sport to obtain a corporate sponsor.
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