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

All things considered, Femi is the perfect guy to take the mantle from Lesnar as the biggest, baddest dude in professional wrestling. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Ric Flair is known for his flamboyant promos and extravagant pro wrestling career that included several world championship runs across multiple promotions at his peak. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Augsburg University in Minneapolis is home to the only women's college wrestling team in Minnesota. — Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Also on the agenda are a live mural-painting competition and Lucha Libre-style wrestling matches. — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026

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