wrestler

noun

wres·​tler ˈre-slər 

ˈra-;

ˈre-sᵊl-ər, 

ˈra-

plural wrestlers

1

: someone who wrestles

specifically : a person who engages in the sport of wrestling

2

: an athletic performer who engages in professional wrestling : professional wrestler

Examples of wrestler in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Think of it as a professional wrestler drawing boos from a crowded arena. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2026

The film also stars Tony Nappo and Josh Cruddas, with guest appearances from professional wrestler Colt Cabana, paranormal podcaster Bridget Marquardt and Michael Rapaport. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

In December 2024, Orange Crush presented professional wrestler and painter Lee Moriarty’s work at NADA Miami. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Remember when professional wrestler Joan Marie Laurer — better known by her ring name, Chyna — walked the Emmy Awards red carpet in a dress that looked more SmackDown than starlet? — Tanya Fevzi, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle English wristler, wrasteler, wrestlere, going back to Old English wrǣstlere, from wrǣstlian* "to wrestle entry 1" + -ere -er entry 2

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing wrestler

• pro wrestler