Synonyms for athletics
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country and racewalking.
Related words
- Word family
- athleticism
Example sentences
- sport I like to play sport for fun, not for competition.
- gymnastics Rhythmic gymnastics is a beautiful sport for girls.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| athletics | steady | |
| sport | rising | |
| gymnastics | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- track1, sport1
- 10 letters
- gymnastics3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (gymnastics3 = 3 syllables).