English Explanatory Dictionary

athletics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country and racewalking.
  2. Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.
noun
  1. plural of athletic
name
  1. The team The Oakland Athletics, previously Kansas City Athletics and Philadelphia Athletics.
  2. Nickname for many athletic teams whose full name includes "Athletics".

Pronunciation

/æθˈlɛtɪks/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-athletics.wav

Word forms

athletics

Etymology

From athletic: see -ics. Probably formed on the model of gymnastics.

Related words

athleticism

Derived words

athleisurewear cyberathletics Mathletics para-athletics
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