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cheerleading

American  
[cheer-lee-ding] / ˈtʃɪərˌli dɪŋ /

noun

  1. the action or skill of a cheerleader.


Etymology

Origin of cheerleading

First recorded in 1950–55; cheer + leading 1

Example Sentences

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Weaver and her spouse also shared some emotional insight into their life since her time on the cheerleading squad came to an end several months ago.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 2026

Of course, only a small number of technology companies are driving bullish earnings revisions and pushing the stock market higher, but the market mob, and their cheerleading commentariat, don’t seem to care.

From Barron's Apr. 22, 2026

If a viewer tunes in to a show about Egyptian archaeology and the artifacts of antiquity, he or she is likely already deeply interested, so the cheerleading is unnecessary.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 17, 2026

Belichick couldn't avoid the gossip columns either, making his own headlines amid multiple appearances at Hudson's cheerleading competitions and beauty pageants.

From BBC Jan. 28, 2026

They were talking about Webb and Forbes and how the cheerleading coach fired them on the spot for leaving at halftime.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli

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