athlete
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It’s one thing I love to talk about, especially with my celebrity friends or athlete friends.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
"Tebogo is a great athlete, I've looked up to him for a long time and he deserved the win," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Depending on the exact illness an athlete is suffering from, a return to competition is possible.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
It’s why he once oversaw the men’s and women’s programs at Cal Poly Pomona, served as an athlete representative on U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
He was well muscled, handsome, and proud in his uniform, but Ben saw immediately that Philip was the poorest athlete among last year’s starters.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing athlete
List 1
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
A Soccer and a Football Special
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
This Week in Words: Current Events Vocab for August 28–September 3, 2021
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!