athletics

Meaning

  1. (British, especially, plural, plural-only) A group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country and racewalking.
  2. (US, especially, plural, plural-only) Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.

Frequency

25k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/æθˈlɛtɪks/
Etymology

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

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