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
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Her students and two children were left shattered by the loss of one of their best cheerleaders, who could be found at many of their performances with a big, bright and bellowing laugh.
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Similar to high school games that line the fences with senior players and cheerleaders, photos of Glory players and their sponsors lined the fence where the team enters the field at Pembroke Hill.
—Pj Green
april 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, the fifth-grader attends school regularly, participates in competitive swimming, and is considering becoming a cheerleader and joining a volleyball team.
—Mark Marino, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Ramona High students volunteered as cheerleaders and peer mentors to the athletes participating in the day-long meet.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Similar to high school games that line the fences with senior players and cheerleaders, photos of Glory players and their sponsors lined the fence where the team enters the field at Pembroke Hill.
—Pj Green
april 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
Otherwise, the fifth-grader attends school regularly, participates in competitive swimming, and is considering becoming a cheerleader and joining a volleyball team.
—Mark Marino, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Ramona High students volunteered as cheerleaders and peer mentors to the athletes participating in the day-long meet.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cheerleader
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“Cheerleader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerleader. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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cheerleader
noun
cheer·lead·er
ˈchi(ə)r-ˌlēd-ər
: a person who leads organized cheering (as at a football or basketball game)
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