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
Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa is expanding his real estate portfolio after signing a contract for a $1.84 million condo inside a lavish Miami development that has already attracted several high-profile athletes.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
He said long-distance racing has featured many examples of athletes misjudging their pace or fuelling strategy and 'hitting the wall' close to the finish line.
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
But the thing was, there was already a framework for athletes to make it.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
