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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The Houston Cougars, UNLV Rebels and UCF Knights — all universities within one of those nine states — posted about their lack of state income taxes on X on Saturday, featuring an image of either a mascot or cheerleader lifting a comically large bag of cash above their heads.
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Alex Valdes, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Wouldn’t be surprised if a few cheerleaders and equipment guys are looking to leave, too.
—Mac Engel
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
There was also a brief segment on the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Why Michael Irvin is a de facto sideline cheerleader.
—Greg Cote
january 5, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
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Alex Valdes, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Wouldn’t be surprised if a few cheerleaders and equipment guys are looking to leave, too.
—Mac Engel
january 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026
There was also a brief segment on the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
Why Michael Irvin is a de facto sideline cheerleader.
—Greg Cote
january 5, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 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 15 Jan. 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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