Word Image
plural: athletes
Part Of Speech
noun
Word Meaning
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
Word Family
athletic
biathlete
triathlete
Sentences
My uncle was a born athlete, and excelled in many sports.
The school’s athletic department offers football and soccer.
The Olympic athletes have years of dedicated practice in their sports.
I was always fairly athletic, able to run fast and aim well.
The athlete in my son gave him an outlet to expend energy.
There is a growing number of athletes who eat vegetarian diets.
Examples of athletes include runners, gymnasts, and ice skaters.
He was so athletic in nature, that he hardly had to train.
What sort of sport does your favorite athlete play in?
Athletes are typically in excellent physical fitness.
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