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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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"The ICU Worlds is broadcast on the Olympic channel, so it's basically kind of like the Olympics of cheerleading," she says.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 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

He was a pioneer in the manufacturing and marketing of cheerleading apparel and equipment and also played a role in establishing safety guidelines for the sport.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

He ordered up a fast-paced style of play from his coaches and players, introduced the Laker Girls cheerleading squad and charged Rothman with turning the arena’s VIP area into a nightclub.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

To a girl I don’t even know outside of cheerleading practices and football games?

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone