noun
sprinter
SPRIHN-tuh
noun
1
An athlete who specializes in short, fast races.
"The Jamaican sprinter set a new national record."
2
A cyclist who is especially fast at the finish of a race.
"The sprinter surged past the pack in the final 200 metres."
How to Use Sprinter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who runs or cycles very fast over short distances, especially at the finish of a race.
Word Forms
sprinters plural, Sprinters plural
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Etymology
From sprint plus the agent suffix "-er".