athletics

[ath-let-iks]

noun

1. (usually used with a plural verb),  athletic sports, as running, rowing, or boxing.

2. British.,  track-and-field events.

3. (usually used with a singular verb),  the practice of athletic exercises; the principles of athletic training.

athletics

/ æθˈlɛtɪks /

noun

1. 1. track and field events

   2. ( as modifier )

      an athletics meeting

2. sports or exercises engaged in by athletes

3. the theory or practice of athletic activities and training

Pronunciation Note

See athlete.

Word History and Origins

Origin of athletics¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; athletic, -ics

Example Sentences

Ivy League football schools have been lining up trying to get him to consider their experience of academics and athletics.

From Los Angeles Times

Daniel A. Ziskie was born Aug. 13, 1944, in Detroit and had a knack for athletics, pursuing track and football in his high school days.

From Los Angeles Times

"I don't think it's a good sign for athletics as a sport that you have a record that stands for 30 years."

From BBC

The University of Alabama, Aldridge said, now has three robots, two for athletics and one for intramural fields.

From Los Angeles Times

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From Los Angeles Times