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Definition of sprinter

sprinter

/ˈsprɪntər/
sprint · er
Plural:sprinters
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• noun

1

An athlete, runner, or cyclist who competes in short, fast races or specializes in bursts of maximum speed over brief distances.

Example

"The Olympic sprinter exploded out of the starting blocks and crossed the finish line in under ten seconds."

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• Rhymes for sprinter

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the verb 'sprint' (of Scandinavian origin, related to Old Norse 'spretta', meaning 'to jump up or spurt') and the agentive suffix '-er'.

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