wrestler

noun

wres·​tler ˈre-slər How to pronounce wrestler (audio)
ˈra-;
ˈre-sᵊl-ər, 
ˈra-
plural wrestlers
1
: someone who wrestles
specifically : a person who engages in the sport of wrestling
2
: an athletic performer who engages in professional wrestling : professional wrestler

Examples of wrestler in a Sentence

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At a time when the fourth wall between fan and wrestler had long collapsed, Satterley rarely broke character. — Rudy Chinchilla, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026 Legacy Effects made full-size physical references, while ILM developed a digital muscle system and explored movements inspired by elephant seals and sumo wrestlers. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026 Before long, a promoter recruited her for his stable of touring female wrestlers. — Leslie Camhi, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026 There are thousands of wrestlers across the globe hoping to make a name for themselves and transform themselves from a no-name jobber into a star that is recognized by everyone. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wrestler

Word History

Etymology

Middle English wristler, wrasteler, wrestlere, going back to Old English wrǣstlere, from wrǣstlian* "to wrestle entry 1" + -ere -er entry 2

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of wrestler was before the 12th century

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“Wrestler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrestler. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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