wrestler
n. countablen. a person who takes part in a sport where two people try to throw or pin each other to the ground. You see them in professional matches or at the Olympics.
n. an athlete who competes in the sport of wrestling, involving grappling and physical combat without the use of striking. Often used to refer to both amateur competitors and professional entertainers.
The wrestler won the match in the final minute.
After years of training in the gym, the young wrestler finally qualified for the national championships.
The documentary explores the grueling physical toll taken on a professional wrestler, contrasting the scripted drama of the ring with the reality of chronic injury and constant travel.
From Middle English wrastlere, equivalent to wrestle + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Last updated May 6, 2026