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athlete

[ˈæθliːt]

athlete Definition

a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.

Using athlete: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "athlete" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She is a professional athlete.

  • Example

    He has been training hard to become an athlete.

  • Example

    The school is known for producing great athletes.

athlete Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for athlete

Phrases with athlete

  • student-athlete

    a college or university student who participates in varsity sports

    Example

    Many universities offer scholarships to student-athletes.

  • an athlete who participates in track and field events such as running, jumping, and throwing

    Example

    She won a gold medal as a track and field athlete in the Olympics.

  • an athlete who earns a living by participating in sports

    Example

    He became a professional athlete after graduating from college.

Origins of athlete

from Greek 'athlētēs', meaning 'contestant'

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Summary: athlete in Brief

An 'athlete' [ˈæθliːt] is a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise. It can refer to anyone from a professional athlete to a student-athlete. Phrases like 'track and field athlete' and 'professional athlete' specify the type of sport or level of competition. 'Athlete' is a formal term that can be used interchangeably with 'sportsman' or 'sportswoman.'