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athlete

/ˈæθ.lit/noun2 syllables

Athlete means: a person trained to compete in sports.

Synonyms for athlete6

noun, as in a person trained to compete in sports

jock

also used for athlete

sportsperson, competitor, pro, sportsman, sportswoman

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What does athlete mean?1

noun

1

a person trained to compete in sports

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Athlete in a sentence

  • He was an example of a famous athlete, in his days.VirtuOZ
  • Compared with his brother, he is a poor athlete.CM
  • He looks like an athlete, but he is in fact an author.sundown
  • The athletes demonstrated incredible teamwork, moving in perfect coordination during their routine.LeviHighway
  • The athletes sat around killing time, waiting for their game to start.unknown
  • Before the performance, the athletes have a warm-up.AlanF_US
  • If money is being made off a sporting event, the athletes should be paid.rul
  • Athletes must be tough not only physically, but also mentally.Hybrid

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Forms of athlete

as a noun

plural
athletes