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
1
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."
2
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 notesIn 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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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.
