What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
wrastler
Example
The wrastler from Texas put on quite a show for the crowd. [wrastler: noun]
Example
He may be a wrastler, but he's no match for the champion. [wrastler: noun]
wrestler
Example
The wrestler from Russia won the gold medal in the Olympics. [wrestler: noun]
Example
He has been training as a wrestler for years and hopes to go pro. [wrestler: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Wrestler is much more common than wrastler in everyday language and is the standard spelling of the word.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between wrastler and wrestler?
Wrestler is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while wrastler is considered informal and dialectical.