Word
cheerleader
Phoneticscheer·lead·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈtʃɪɹˌɫidɝ/
UK/tʃˈiəliːdɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who shouts encouragement for a sports team, often wearing a bright uniform and performing dances.
n. a member of a group that performs rhythmic shouting, dancing, and gymnastics to support a sports team. Primarily used in North American contexts.
Examples
“The cheerleader jumped high and shouted loudly.”
“She joined the school cheerleader squad to support the football team on Fridays.”
“Beyond the sidelines, the modern cheerleader executes complex athletic routines that blend gymnastics, dance, and vocal support.”
Examples
simple
“The cheerleader jumped high and shouted loudly.”
contextual
“She joined the school cheerleader squad to support the football team on Fridays.”
complex
“Beyond the sidelines, the modern cheerleader executes complex athletic routines that blend gymnastics, dance, and vocal support.”
Etymology
From cheer + leader.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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