Athlete (Noun)
Meaning
A person trained to compete in sports.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young athlete spent hours every day practicing her gymnastics routine to perfect her skills.
- As a professional athlete, he had to maintain a strict diet and exercise regimen to stay in top physical condition.
- The college athlete was awarded a full scholarship to play basketball for the university team.
- After years of training, the athlete finally qualified for the Olympic Games in her event.
- The athlete's dedication and perseverance paid off when she won the gold medal at the state championships.
Synonyms
Hyponyms
- Pole Jumper
- Reserve
- Lifter
- Ice-hockey Player
- Baseball Player
- Pole Vaulter
- Footballer
- Sportswoman
- Basketeer
- Pro
- Second-stringer
- Cager
- Sportsman