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Definition of triathlete

triathlete

/traɪˈæθ.liːt/
tri · ath · lete
Plural:triathletes
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Adjective:triathletic
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triathlete Lexical Profile

triathlete Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An athlete who competes in a triathlon, a continuous multisport endurance race typically consisting of swimming, cycling, and running.

Example

"The seasoned triathlete trained six days a week to prepare for the grueling championship course."

• Rhymes for triathlete

• Nearby Words

triangulate
triangulation
triassic
triathlete
triathlon
tribal
tribalism

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1970s as a blend of 'triathlon' and 'athlete', derived from the Ancient Greek prefix 'tri-' (three) and 'athletes' (contestant for a prize).

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