cheerleader
noun
cheer·lead·er
ˈchir-ˌlē-dər 
: one that calls for and directs organized cheering (as at a football game)
Examples of cheerleader in a Sentence
a politician who is a cheerleader for the government's new economic plan
Recent Examples on the Web
Olivia was a cheerleader at Owatonna High School, according to a Facebook post from her team.
—
Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Flores was the captain of her school’s football and basketball cheerleader teams, her father told KIMT.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for cheerleader 
Abigail Adams, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
Flores was the captain of her school’s football and basketball cheerleader teams, her father told KIMT.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for cheerleader
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'cheerleader.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near cheerleader
Cite this Entry
“Cheerleader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerleader. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
cheerleader
noun
cheer·lead·er
ˈchi(ə)r-ˌlēd-ər
: a person who leads organized cheering (as at a football or basketball game)
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share