athlete
noun
a person trained or gifted in exercises or contests involving physical agility, stamina, or strength; a participant in a sport, exercise, or game requiring physical skill.
athletes
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pluralof athlete.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Achiuwa is joining an increasingly star-studded list of athletes who have secured residences inside the development.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
“In partnership with Jean-Georges, we’re building a lifestyle destination that blends world-class dining, holistic wellness, and elevated service—a combination that deeply resonates with globally-recognized athletes, food connoisseurs, and art and culture enthusiasts.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
There is the chance to play a major part in regaining the urn and to become one of the few British athletes to lift a World Cup in any sport.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
He isn’t happy to be in front of the media, like so many more “appreciative” athletes posit themselves to be.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026
Coach folds his arms with a glare but smiles as I follow the other athletes off the bus.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
