noun
Uncommon
wrestler
Wrestler (noun) means a person who wrestles, especially as a sport or profession. Example: “The wrestler pinned his opponent in under a minute.”
noun
1
A person who wrestles, especially as a sport or profession.
"The wrestler pinned his opponent in under a minute."
"it isn't easy to avoid all the wrestler's holds."
— Plato, translated by Lesley Brown (2005)
How to use wrestler
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who competes in wrestling.
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Word forms
- Plural
- wrestlers
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The _____ pinned his opponent in under a minute.
Etymology
Came into English via Middle English wrastlere, equivalent to wrestle + -er.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “wrestler” mean?
The word “wrestler” means a person who wrestles, especially as a sport or profession. In plain terms, someone who competes in wrestling.
How do you use “wrestler” in a sentence?
Here is “wrestler” used in a sentence: “The wrestler pinned his opponent in under a minute.”
What part of speech is “wrestler”?
“Wrestler” is a noun.
Is “wrestler” a common word?
“Wrestler” is an uncommon word in modern English.
