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
1
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."
2
Someone who enthusiastically promotes and supports a cause or person.
"Given these sentiments, it is unsurprising that ultranationalists have been the main cheerleaders of closer Russia-North Korea relations."
— , Russia and North Korea: A Growing Strategic Partnership (2023)
"She's become the company's biggest cheerleader on social media."
How to use cheerleader
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job (or habit) is rallying enthusiasm for a team, cause, or person.
Common pairings
head cheerleader
biggest cheerleader
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Word forms
- Plural
- cheerleaders
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Etymology
A compound of cheer and leader — literally, someone who leads the cheering.
Rhymes for cheerleader
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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.
