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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Chipotle has undergone a similar shift, now offering a “high protein menu,” with some bowls made in collaboration with major athletes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
This volume’s collage-like spreads serve as a look book for weekend athletes and a reference work for the fashion-curious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
Sometimes, the outfits are aces, leaving athletes feeling good and playing well.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
"What we're talking about is small margins of benefit, where actually these athletes who focus on the food, I think what you often find is that they've got the big-ticket items right," he says.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Volpe came to love working with the athletes.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
