athletics

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noun sports

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athletic contest

noun. sports contest

physical education

noun. fitness education

sport

noun. recreational activity; entertainment

sports

noun. recreational activity; entertainment

Word Origin & History

c.1730, from athletic; also see -ics. Probably formed on model of gymnastics.

Example Sentences for athletics

Walter hated books and studying, and athletics, too, for that matter.

It's the thing to be alive in athletics and a dub in everything else.

Rowing is now a form of athletics at every college where facilities permit.

He participated in every phase of school life and was devoted to athletics.

My son held that brain as well as muscle was needed in athletics.

Nothing but athletics has succeeded in doing this sort of work in England.

And I understand that athletics have also been much practiced.

The great desire of every boy who could hope to do so was to excel in athletics.

Indeed, athletics in some form occupied every moment of my spare time.

These stories are rich in fun and thrills in all branches of sports and athletics.

athletics

Synonyms for athletics

More words related to athletics

athletic contest

game

games

physical education

sport

sports

athletics

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game

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physical education

sport

sports

Synonyms for athletics

athletic contest