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cheerleading

n. uncountable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtʃɪɹˌɫidɪŋ// cheer·lead·ing

n. a sport or activity where people dance, shout, and jump to support a team. It is very common at American football and basketball games.

n. an activity involving choreographed dance, gymnastics, and chanting to encourage a sports team or provide entertainment. Often associated with American scholastic and professional sports culture.


SIMPLE

She practices cheerleading every day after school.

CONTEXTUAL

The university offers scholarships for cheerleading to students who demonstrate elite athletic and gymnastic skills.

COMPLEX

While once viewed merely as a sideline support activity, modern cheerleading is recognized as a highly competitive sport requiring significant physical strength, coordination, and precision.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used as an uncountable noun to describe the activity as a whole.

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