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athlete
[ath-leet]
noun
a person trained or gifted in exercises or contests involving physical agility, stamina, or strength; a participant in a sport, exercise, or game requiring physical skill.
athlete
/ ˈæθː /
noun
a person trained to compete in sports or exercises involving physical strength, speed, or endurance
a person who has a natural aptitude for physical activities
a competitor in track and field events
Pronunciation Note
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonathlete noun
- superathlete noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of athlete1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of athlete1
Example Sentences
Speaking to BBC Sport, Boulter said that receiving abusive content and death threats has become "the norm" for athletes and that "it becomes more apparent every single time you go on your phone".
And so to me, it's a level of frustration, because it's like, for me, I'm a professional athlete.
Courses and locker rooms have felt the full force of fury from some of the best remunerated athletes on the planet.
I’m also far from an extreme athlete, preferring instead brisk hikes for cardio and basic strength training.
Breaking a world record in track or swimming sprint events will trigger a $1 million payout to the athlete, one of several performance bonuses promised by Enhanced.
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