Word
Definition
n. an athlete who runs very short distances at their fastest possible speed. You usually see them in races like the 100-meter dash.
n. an athlete who competes in short-distance races at maximum speed. Refers specifically to those participating in events such as the 100m, 200m, or 400m dash.
Examples
“The sprinter won the gold medal in the 100-meter race.”
“Every Olympic sprinter spends years perfecting their explosive start from the blocks to gain a fraction of a second.”
“While a marathon runner relies on aerobic endurance, a sprinter depends on anaerobic power and the rapid recruitment of fast-twitch muscle fibers to maintain peak velocity over a short duration.”
Examples
simple
“The sprinter won the gold medal in the 100-meter race.”
contextual
“Every Olympic sprinter spends years perfecting their explosive start from the blocks to gain a fraction of a second.”
complex
“While a marathon runner relies on aerobic endurance, a sprinter depends on anaerobic power and the rapid recruitment of fast-twitch muscle fibers to maintain peak velocity over a short duration.”
Etymology
From sprint + -er.
Blend of spring + winter.
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
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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