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

This turned the wrestler completely against her, ending Aaliyah’s Open Era adventure after just three days. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026

Survivor Cast for Season 51 Ranging in age from 24 to 49, the 21-person group includes a federal prosecutor, professional wrestler, voice actress and sociology professor. — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Masks can carry a wrestler’s identity, history and symbolism, while traditional matches can place that identity directly at stake. — Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Later, Justice Espinoza and Cruz Moncada, the team's 138-pound wrestler, watched from the stands in February when the team returned to the Denver area for the state wrestling tournament. — Logan Smith, CBS News, 20 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