Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for athlete. Search instead for shtete.
Definitions

athlete

[ath-leet] / ˈæθ lit /


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.

Greece's Kristian Gkolomeev was the only athlete to beat a world record at the controversial Enhanced Games in Las Vegas.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

However, the US Anti-Doping Agency's Tygart told the BBC as long as an athlete passes doping tests to qualify for the Olympics, there's nothing to stop them from taking part.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

“He’s the best athlete in Ventura County,” baseball coach Adam Goldstein said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

When can an athlete be considered truly great?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Miss Parrish, known to friends as Cassie, was a popular athlete and member of the theatre club at Amoskeag High.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson




Vocabulary lists containing athlete


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "athlete" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com