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Definition of cheerleading

cheerleading

/ˈtʃɪrˌliːdɪŋ/
cheer · lead · ing
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cheerleading Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An organized athletic activity in which participants perform choreographed routines combining dance, gymnastics, tumbling, and partner stunts to encourage spectators at sporting events or compete at dedicated championships.

Example

"She practiced her tumbling passes every afternoon to prepare for the regional cheerleading competition."

2

Enthusiastic, vocal, and often uncritical public support or advocacy for a person, organization, or cause.

Example

"The panel needed objective economic analysis rather than mere cheerleading for the new policy."

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• Nearby Words

cheerio
cheerlead
cheerleader
cheerleading
cheerless
cheerlessly
cheerlessness

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cheerleading. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cheerleading
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