# wrestler

/ˈɹɛsəɫɝ/ (US) · /ɹˈɛslɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/wrestler
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- 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.

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