Meaning & use

athlete

noun·Everyday

A person who is skilled in sports or physical exercise and regularly competes in them.

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The young athlete trained six days a week to prepare for the national championship.

Professional athletes often follow strict diets to maintain peak physical performance.

A note on using this word

Athlete can refer to competitors in any sport, not only track and field, though the word originally described competitors in athletics.

Words with a similar meaning

sportspersoncompetitor

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