🏅athlete

noun
/ˈæθliːt/

Meaning

a person who is trained or skilled in physical exercises, sports, or games requiring strength, agility, or stamina

Example Sentences

The athlete trained hard for the upcoming Olympic Games.

Example Expressions

professional athlete

Synonyms

sportsman, competitor, player, runner, gymnast

Antonyms

spectator, amateur

Collocations

professional athlete, Olympic athlete, star athlete, great athlete

More Example Sentences

That athlete is famous for training every day.

I believe athletes have the right to speak up on social issues.

Sponsorship deals can sometimes conflict with athletes' values.

The ethical conduct of coaches and administrators sets a standard for athletes.

The mental health of athletes is receiving more attention now than ever before.

More awareness is needed about the retirement planning of professional athletes.

Ensuring equal pay and opportunities for female athletes is a moral responsibility.

There is an ongoing debate about the participation of transgender athletes in competitions.

Many believe that athletes' salaries are disproportionately higher than those of ordinary people.

The Paralympics are playing an important role in changing society's attitudes towards disabled athletes.

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