cheerleader

noun
UK: /ˈtʃɪəˌliːdə(r)/
US: /ˈtʃɪrˌliːdər/

  1. A person, usually a young woman, who leads the crowd in shouting encouragement and rhythmic motions at a sporting event.

    1. The cheerleader waved her pom-poms at the crowd.
    2. As a cheerleader, she was known for her enthusiastic spirit and positive attitude.

  2. A person who enthusiastically supports or promotes something.

    1. My mom is my biggest cheerleader, she always supports me.
    2. The company's CEO acted as a cheerleader for the new product launch, creating excitement and enthusiasm.

Synonyms

supporter booster promoter advocate
cheerleader intransitive-verb

  1. To act as a cheerleader; to enthusiastically support or encourage someone.

    1. I will cheerleader you at the marathon race tomorrow.
    2. Her role involves cheerleading the team and ensuring everyone feels motivated and valued.
cheerleader transitive-verb

  1. To enthusiastically support or encourage someone or something.

    1. He cheerleaded the team to victory.
    2. The manager cheerleaded her employees during the challenging project to boost their morale.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "cheerleader" in English means: A person, usually a young woman, who leads the crowd in shouting encouragement and rhythmic motions at a sporting event., A person who enthusiastically supports or promotes something..

The phonetic transcription of "cheerleader" is /ˈtʃɪəˌliːdə(r)/ in British English and /ˈtʃɪrˌliːdər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "cheerleader": supporter, booster, promoter, advocate.

Example usage of "cheerleader": "The cheerleader waved her pom-poms at the crowd.". More examples on the page.