Athletic Terminology

adjective moving or able to move quickly

adverb quickly or in a short time

• The new high-speed train is known for its fast travel times.
• I need to finish this project fast so I can go home early.
• Let's grab some fast food for dinner tonight.
• Time flies fast when you're having fun.

noun a ball of fire or a celestial body that resembles a ball of fire

• The wizard cast a powerful fireball spell at the enemy.
• Did you see that fireball the sorcerer shot at the monster?
• That fireball was lit!
• Her anger was like a fireball, burning everything in its path.

noun a person who held a particular position or status previously

adjective referring to the first of two things mentioned

• The former president of the company has retired after serving for 20 years.
• My former boss was really cool and easy to work with.
• I used to hang out with my former crew all the time.
• The former champion of the competition has passed on the torch to the new winner.

adjective describing someone or something as quick and light in movement

• The nimble footed dancer gracefully moved across the stage with precision and elegance.
• I envy how nimble footed she is when she plays soccer, she can dodge opponents effortlessly.
• That guy is so nimble footed, he can dance circles around anyone on the dance floor.
• With nimble footed agility, she navigated through the crowded market to find the best deals.

noun a person who competes in the Olympic Games

adjective relating to the Olympic Games or the ancient city of Olympia

• The Olympian athlete trained rigorously for years to compete in the upcoming games.
• Did you see that Olympian break the world record in the 100m sprint?
• That Olympian is a total beast on the field!
• She tackled each obstacle in her path with the grace and determination of an Olympian.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The athlete prepared to run at full speed during the race.
• I saw him run at the last minute to catch the bus.
• She decided to run at the store before it closed.
• The company decided to run at the new market segment to increase sales.

noun an activity involving physical exertion and skill in which an individual or team competes against another or others for entertainment

verb to engage in sports or physical activity

• Participating in a sport can improve both physical and mental health.
• I love playing sports with my friends on the weekends.
• Dude, let's go shoot some hoops and play some ball.
• Life is like a sport - you have to play strategically to win.

verb to clean or scrub something with water and usually soap

adjective referring to something that has been discarded or abandoned

adverb used to describe the manner in which something is cleaned or discarded

• After the storm, many items washed up on the shore.
• I found a washed up seashell while walking on the beach.
• He used to be a famous actor, but now he's just washed up.
• She felt washed up after failing her exam.

noun a person who participates in sports, especially as a profession

• The sportsperson demonstrated exceptional skill and determination during the competition.
• That sportsperson is a total pro on the field.
• Check out that sportsperson, they're killing it out there!
• Being a sportsperson in the game of life requires perseverance and strategy.

verb A verb expresses action or a state of being. In this case, 'unretired' can be used as a verb to indicate the action of coming out of retirement.

adjective An adjective describes a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'unretired' describes a person who has come out of retirement.

• After a few years of retirement, he unretired to take on a new challenge.
• My grandpa got bored of sitting around all day, so he unretired and started working part-time.
• I thought she was done with that job, but she unretired and went back to work.
• Just when we thought his career was over, he unretired and made a comeback in the industry.