noun
athlete
ATH-leet
noun
1
A person who competes in sports, especially one who trains and performs at a high level.
"The stadium was full of athletes preparing for the marathon."
"She has trained as a professional athlete since she was twelve."
How to Use Athlete
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who takes part in sports, especially seriously and at a competitive level.
Common pairings
professional athlete
elite athlete
a natural athlete
Word Forms
athletes plural
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Etymology
From Latin athleta, from Greek athletes ("one who competes for a prize"), from athlon ("prize, contest").