noun
Sports and physical competitions, especially as an organized activity at a school, college, or other institution.
College athletics can be very competitive.
Athletics helped him stay fit.
American English
How to pronounce athletics
nounB1Common word
aathLEHdihks
/æθˈlɛ.ɾɪks/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of athletic
In American English, athletics often refers to organized sports at a school or college.
Sports and physical competitions, especially as an organized activity at a school, college, or other institution.
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