cheerleader — a person who leads cheers and chants to encourage a sports team and entertain the crowd
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who leads cheers and chants to encourage a sports team and entertain the crowd
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtʃɪrlɪdər/
Example Sentences
- The cheerleader accidentally threw her pom-pom into the popcorn stand.
- She has been a cheerleader since high school.
- The cheerleader's voice was so loud that even the players could hear her from the field.
cheerleader
NOUN[/ˈtʃɪrlɪdər/]
a person who leads cheers and chants to encourage a sports team and entertain the crowd
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This compound word emerged in early 20th-century America, combining 'cheer' (to shout in approval or encouragement) with 'leader' (one who guides or leads). Originally practiced predominantly by male students at sporting events, the activity has evolved into a primarily female-dominated sport.
Breakdown
cheer (to shout encouragement or approval) + leader (one who leads or guides), forming a compound denoting a person who leads organized cheering at sporting events.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The cheerleader accidentally threw her pom-pom into the popcorn stand.”
“She has been a cheerleader since high school.”
“The cheerleader's voice was so loud that even the players could hear her from the field.”
“My cat thinks he's a cheerleader whenever our team scores.”
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