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

That sentiment was echoed by former OSU wrestler Michale DiSabato, another Strauss survivor who was among a class of victims that had previously settled with the university. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Watch Mexican wrestler superhero Santo battle mummies and outlaws in two films from 1970 and 1971. — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 5 Nov. 2026

Jordan, the brawling former wrestler who helmed the Judiciary Committee, has long been preferred by the hard right, including some from the Freedom Caucus. — Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Actually, neither Liston nor Cassius, refining a performative confidence inspired by wrestler Gorgeous George (Chris Jericho in a single great scene), is what the establishment wants. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 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