athletics

Noun
Synonyms: sportathletic contestathletic competition

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competitionSynonyms: sport
  2. a contest between athletesSynonyms: athletic contestathletic competition
  3. participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Athletics \Ath*let"ics\, n. The art of training by athletic exercises; the games and sports of athletes. [1913 Webster]
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