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

Snook, a 10-year veteran of the department, was a graduate of the University of Maryland and member of the Terps' wrestling team. —Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025

Taking a knife-edge chop to the chest is one of the most damaging moves in pro wrestling. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Dec. 2025

In the cover art, the two rappers posed in a wrestling ring. —Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025

The design also features a wrestling outsole, which is inspired by the distinctive structure of a gecko’s foot, that extends up to the lower part of the upper to further the shoe’s strong grip performance. —Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025

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