wrestling

noun

wres·​tling ˈre-sliŋ 

ˈra-;

ˈre-sᵊl-iŋ, 

ˈra-

: a sport or contest in which two unarmed individuals struggle hand to hand with each attempting to subdue or unbalance the other

Examples of wrestling in a Sentence

My favorite sport is wrestling.

He was on the wrestling team in high school.

Recent Examples on the Web

The world appears united in wanting to see less holding, grappling and wrestling at set plays, but some level of contact should still be allowed. — Graham Scott, New York Times, 22 July 2026

In leaning into the wrestling part, Offerman called on his early theater experience as a fight choreographer. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 21 July 2026

The slap and the rumors of the best quarterback who ever lived climbing in a wrestling ring filled up some timelines. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

In Victor Aragon’s 1 minute 48 second video, Hurtado-Cariaco and the agents are seen through a window wrestling on the ground. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing wrestling

• arm wrestling
• Indian wrestling
• wrist wrestling

Kids Definition

wrestling

noun

wres·​tling ˈres-liŋ 

: the sport in which two contestants wrestle each other