noun Uncommon

cheerleader

CHEER-lee-duh

Cheerleader (noun) means a person who performs organized chants, dance, and stunts to encourage fans at a sports game. Example: “The cheerleaders led the crowd in a chant during halftime.”

noun

A person who performs organized chants, dance, and stunts to encourage fans at a sports game.

"The cheerleaders led the crowd in a chant during halftime."

Someone who enthusiastically promotes and supports a cause or person.

"She's become the company's biggest cheerleader on social media."

How to use cheerleader

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job (or habit) is rallying enthusiasm for a team, cause, or person.

Common pairings

head cheerleader biggest cheerleader

Word forms

cheerleaders plural

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “cheerleader” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

The _____ led the crowd in a chant during halftime.

Etymology

A compound of cheer and leader — literally, someone who leads the cheering.

Rhymes for cheerleader

Bader Nader leader trader grader reader header deader Loader invader crusader spreader

See all rhymes for cheerleader →

Frequently asked questions

What does “cheerleader” mean?

The word “cheerleader” means a person who performs organized chants, dance, and stunts to encourage fans at a sports game. In plain terms, someone whose job (or habit) is rallying enthusiasm for a team, cause, or person.

How do you pronounce “cheerleader”?

“Cheerleader” is pronounced CHEER-lee-duh (/ˈtʃɪə(ɹ)ˌliːdə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “cheerleader” in a sentence?

Here is “cheerleader” used in a sentence: “The cheerleaders led the crowd in a chant during halftime.”

What part of speech is “cheerleader”?

“Cheerleader” is a noun.

Is “cheerleader” a common word?

“Cheerleader” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “cheerleader” have?

“Cheerleader” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who performs organized chants, dance, and stunts to encourage fans at a sports game.