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

The ex-wrestler’s accident was first reported by TMZ, which published photos Friday of Flair on the ground surrounded by medical workers and also being lifted into an ambulance. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026

At a time when the fourth wall between fan and wrestler had long collapsed, Satterley rarely broke character. — Rudy Chinchilla, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026

Legacy Effects made full-size physical references, while ILM developed a digital muscle system and explored movements inspired by elephant seals and sumo wrestlers. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026

Before long, a promoter recruited her for his stable of touring female wrestlers. — Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 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