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

At a state wrestling match on March 15, a 5-year-old girl introduced herself. —Francie Ebert, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026

These comforting, budget-friendly dishes are here to rescue your day (and your mood) after hours of wrestling with receipts. —Phoebe Fry, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026

What about the Hollywood Sportatorium, better known for rock concerts than the indoor soccer and wrestling. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026

Her response to the fan situation reflects a broader conversation in the wrestling world about the boundaries between performers and the public, particularly in settings outside of the arena itself. —Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 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