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decathlete

noun

de·​cath·​lete di-ˈkath-ˌlēt How to pronounce decathlete (audio)
: an athlete who competes in the decathlon

Examples of decathlete in a Sentence

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For example, there’s a foot chase in the sequel where Monaghan’s former decathlete character outpaces him by a wide margin in an alleyway. Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 29 Nov. 2025 Like their mother, a former decathlete, the children all have exactly one trait. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2025 Father’s Day memories, and more Stonington’s Josh Mooney sharpens all the skills of a decathlete for UConn; Opportunity knocks for Aaron Civale; a Father’s Day memory, and more. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025 For example, Berle, a champion pole vaulter and successful decathlete, says humility in victory is a key aspect to being a successful leader. Don Yaeger, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for decathlete

Word History

Etymology

blend of decathlon and athlete

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of decathlete was in 1926

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“Decathlete.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decathlete. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.

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