cheerleader
noun
a person who leads spectators in cheering, usually a member of a team that performs dance, acrobatic, and tumbling routines at sporting events or in competitions with other teams.
cheerleaders
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pluralof cheerleader.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"They were fantastic parents, my biggest champions and cheerleaders," said Danni.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
The company behind the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders is seeking a court order to stop My Chemical Romance from using dancers in costumes it says copy the squad’s signature uniform.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
Last week, after years of fighting for pay increases, the cheerleaders announced that they have unionized, with the Cowboys recognizing the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleading Assn. as the collective bargaining representative for the cheer squad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026
The cheerleaders mean the research university: the Germanic institution that serves as a factory for new knowledge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
At the end under the scoreboard were the cheerleaders.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
