wrestling

noun

wres·​tling ˈre-sliŋ 

ˈra-;

ˈre-sᵊl-iŋ,

ˈra-

: a sport or contest in which two unarmed individuals struggle hand to hand with each attempting to subdue or unbalance the other

Examples of wrestling in a Sentence

My favorite sport is wrestling.

He was on the wrestling team in high school.

Recent Examples on the Web

His knowledge seems to cover every topic from quantum physics to WWE wrestling. —Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025

By the time the month arrives, the calendar is buzzing with events ranging from professional wrestling at Scare In The Square to the enthusiastic Graveyard Grand Prix Coffin Races on Laurel Street. —Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025

For more about the WWE and professional wrestling, head over to Newsweek Sports. —Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025

Following her passion for pro wrestling, for instance, the three of them soon would play at it together. —Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing wrestling

• arm wrestling
• Indian wrestling
• wrist wrestling

Kids Definition

wrestling

noun

wres·​tling ˈres-liŋ 

: the sport in which two contestants wrestle each other