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

But this is the wrestling business, not to mention Brock Lesnar who has now retired twice from WWE. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The program has led to the inclusion of women's sports such as ice hockey, wrestling, and, new this academic season, acrobatics and tumbling, along with stunt (derived from cheerleading). — ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Zayn cautioned pro wrestling fans in an interview with Fox News Digital in June that Owens’ recovery just needed time. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

But pro wrestling in Florida has its own long history, dating back to the days of the Eddie Graham Sports Complex on North Econlockhatchee Trail in east Orlando. — Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 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