noun Uncommon

cheerleading

Cheerleading (noun) means an activity combining dance, gymnastics, and chants, performed to support a sports team or compete in its own right. Example: “She made the varsity cheerleading squad as a freshman.”

noun

An activity combining dance, gymnastics, and chants, performed to support a sports team or compete in its own right.

"She made the varsity cheerleading squad as a freshman."

Uncritical, over-the-top support or promotion of something.

"The report was more cheerleading for the new policy than honest analysis."

How to use cheerleading

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe sport/activity of cheerleaders, or loosely, blind enthusiastic support for something.

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Etymology

From cheerlead plus the suffix -ing.

Rhymes for cheerleading

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Frequently asked questions

What does “cheerleading” mean?

The word “cheerleading” means an activity combining dance, gymnastics, and chants, performed to support a sports team or compete in its own right. In plain terms, the sport/activity of cheerleaders, or loosely, blind enthusiastic support for something.

How do you use “cheerleading” in a sentence?

Here is “cheerleading” used in a sentence: “She made the varsity cheerleading squad as a freshman.”

What part of speech is “cheerleading”?

“Cheerleading” is a noun.

Is “cheerleading” a common word?

“Cheerleading” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “cheerleading” have?

“Cheerleading” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an activity combining dance, gymnastics, and chants, performed to support a sports team or compete in its own right.