athlete

ath·lete

noun \ˈath-ˌlēt, ÷ˈa-thə-ˌlēt\

: a person who is trained in or good at sports, games, or exercises that require physical skill and strength

Full Definition of ATHLETE

:  a person who is trained or skilled in exercises, sports, or games requiring physical strength, agility, or stamina

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Examples of ATHLETE

1. Athletes from around the world will be competing at the Olympics.
2. She was quite an athlete as a child.

Origin of ATHLETE

Middle English, from Latin athleta, from Greek athlētēs, from athlein to contend for a prize, from athlon prize, contest

First Known Use: 15th century

Other General Sports Terms

kegler, mulligan, rappel, turkey

Rhymes with ATHLETE

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