freestyle

noun

free·​style ˈfrē-ˌstī(-ə)l How to pronounce freestyle (audio)
often attributive
1
: a competition in which the contestant is given more latitude than in related events
especially : a swimming competition in which the swimmer may use any stroke
2
freestyler noun

Examples of freestyle in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1913, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of freestyle was in 1913

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“Freestyle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freestyle. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

freestyle

noun
free·​style -ˌstīl How to pronounce freestyle (audio)
: a competition (as a swimming race) in which the competitors are not restricted to a certain way of performing

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