Synonyms for
Athletics
Definition
Athletics refers to sports that involve running, jumping, and throwing.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- track and field athletics
- winter athletics
- summer athletics
- amateur athletics
- professional athletics
- collegiate athletics
- intercollegiate athletics
- school athletics
Word family
Usage note
Athletics often refers specifically to track and field events, but can also encompass a broader range of sports and physical activities.
Example sentences
- I am very good at athletics, especially running.
- We have athletics class every Friday at school.
- My favorite part of the Olympics is watching the athletics events.
- I want to try out for the athletics team next year.
- Athletics is a great way to stay healthy and fit.
Quotes
'Athletics is a great teacher.' - Joe Henderson
'The Olympics remain the most compelling search for excellence that exists in sport, and maybe in life itself.' - Dawn Fraser
'You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement.' - Steve Prefontaine