dictionary.pt

dictionary.pt

athletics

nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/ɐ.tlɨˈtiʒ.mu/a·tle·tis·mo

Definition

1

A group of sporting events that involve running, walking, jumping, and throwing, contested individually or in teams.

Usage examples

“Athletics is a core sport in the Olympic Games.”
“He won a gold medal in athletics at the national championship.”

Common combinations

track and fieldathletics competitionpractice athletics