athletic
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
A collegiate athletic association said the decision to press ahead with the fixture was made before the airman's death had been confirmed.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
He said many portfolio managers would prefer to own Nvidia headed into 2027 rather than the athletic apparel company that’s struggling to engineer a turnaround.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Hernández was slow to get up and put his hand on his head as he talked to an athletic trainer but stayed the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
A school-appointed investigation found a raft of issues inside the athletic department, the Journal’s Rachel Bachman and Corinne Ramey reported in July.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
Derek climbed out onto the float—moving a little stiffly, and Brian noted that he wasn’t very athletic, seemed not to be too coordinated—and stepped ashore.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
Vocabulary lists containing athletic
Strong
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Going Green with Cameron Diaz"
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
SI for Kids: "Riddell Introduces InSite Impact Response System"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word