noun
Uncommon
sprinter
SPRIHN-tuh
Sprinter (noun) means an athlete who specializes in short, fast races. Example: “The Jamaican sprinter set a new national record.”
noun
1
An athlete who specializes in short, fast races.
"The Jamaican sprinter set a new national record."
2
A cyclist who is especially fast at the finish of a race.
"The sprinter surged past the pack in the final 200 metres."
How to use sprinter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who runs or cycles very fast over short distances, especially at the finish of a race.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sprinters
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Etymology
From sprint plus the agent suffix "-er".
Rhymes for sprinter
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What does “sprinter” mean?
The word “sprinter” means an athlete who specializes in short, fast races. In plain terms, someone who runs or cycles very fast over short distances, especially at the finish of a race.
How do you pronounce “sprinter”?
“Sprinter” is pronounced SPRIHN-tuh (/ˈspɹɪn.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sprinter” in a sentence?
Here is “sprinter” used in a sentence: “The Jamaican sprinter set a new national record.”
What part of speech is “sprinter”?
“Sprinter” is a noun.
Is “sprinter” a common word?
“Sprinter” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “sprinter” have?
“Sprinter” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an athlete who specializes in short, fast races.
