athlete

noun
UK: /ˈæθliːt/
US: /ˈæθliːt/

  1. A person who is good at sports and does physical exercise.

    1. She is a great athlete. [ ] [ ]
    2. The young athlete is training hard for the upcoming competition. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone trained or skilled in exercises involving physical strength, endurance, or agility.

    1. He became a professional athlete. [ ] [ ]
    2. As a dedicated athlete, she always put in extra hours at the gym. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

player gymnast jock
athlete verb

  1. To participate in athletic activities or compete as an athlete.

    1. He athletes every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many youngsters athletes regularly to keep their body in good shape. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "athlete" in English means: A person who is good at sports and does physical exercise., Someone trained or skilled in exercises involving physical strength, endurance, or agility..

The phonetic transcription of "athlete" is /ˈæθliːt/ in British English and /ˈæθliːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "athlete": player, gymnast, jock.

Example usage of "athlete": "She is a great athlete.". More examples on the page.