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

Two pro wrestling champs are creating outside the ring on another canvas — and displaying their artwork. —James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026

Heeney — the 2025-26 Daily Southtown Girls Wrestler of the Year, earning that honor for the third consecutive season — is choosing her educational path with the aim of eventually becoming a wrestling coach. —Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026

Shotzi was born in Santa Clara County, California, and embarked on a pro wrestling journey that started in Oakland, California, and led her to the heights of WWE. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Mar. 2026

Scherr is not currently signed to a wrestling promotion. —Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 11 Mar. 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