wrestling
noun
wres·tling
| \ ˈre-sliŋ
, ˈra-; ˈre-sᵊl-iŋ, ˈra-\
, ˈra-; ˈre-sᵊl-iŋ, ˈra-\
Definition of wrestling
: a sport or contest in which two unarmed individuals struggle hand to hand with each attempting to subdue or unbalance the other
Examples of wrestling in a Sentence
My favorite sport is wrestling.
He was on the wrestling team in high school.
Recent Examples on the Web
The media and entertainment company, which produces live professional wrestling matches, has struck a deal with Endeavor Audio to create a podcast network that will feature several series focused on its superstar wrestlers. — Natalie Jarvey, The Hollywood Reporter, "WWE to Create Podcast Network With Endeavor Audio (Exclusive)," 22 Aug. 2019 North Alabama coaching moves include a new basketball coach at Austin, a new baseball coach at Grissom and the retirement of a legendary wrestling coach. — Ben Thomas | Bthomas@al.com, al.com, "Coastal Coaching news: Daphne makes 2nd soccer hire in a month, promotes Adam Looney," 17 July 2019 When the offense occurred, Hoffrogge was an assistant wrestling coach at South Dearborn Middle School in Aurora. — Sarah Brookbank, Cincinnati.com, "Middle school wrestling coach charged with possession of child porn," 2 July 2019 Jordan was an assistant wrestling coach at the university from 1986 to 1994. — NBC News, "Wrestler who says Rep. Jim Jordan did nothing about abusive team doctor part of new lawsuit against Ohio State," 12 June 2019 The referee wasn't assigned to any more of that school district's wrestling matches. — Richard Obert, azcentral, "Arcadia boys basketball investigated over alleged racial bias," 11 June 2019 In addition to being police chief and ex-paratrooper, Reed was described as a wrestling coach, city manager, police chief, school board trustee and good friend. — Robert Gearty, Fox News, "Texas police chief's body found after being knocked overboard by large wave," 10 June 2019 The three-day event featured live wrestling, along with meet and greets and vendor booth. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Lucha libre expo brings international stars to San Diego wrestling fans," 18 Aug. 2019 Forest said Nance loved wrestling, anime and playing video games with his 13-year-old brother. — Katherine Rosenberg-douglas, chicagotribune.com, "‘The worst day in our family’s history,’ grieving uncle says of Chicago soldier killed in combat in Afghanistan," 31 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'wrestling.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for wrestling
wrestling
noun
English Language Learners Definition of wrestling
: a sport in which two people try to throw, force, or pin each other to the ground
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wrestling
noun
wres·tling
| \ ˈre-sliŋ
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Kids Definition of wrestling
: a sport in which two opponents wrestle each other
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