/ Dictionary / Index A athlete: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: ath•lete Pronunciation: (ath'lēt), [key] — n. a person trained or gifted in exercises or contests involving physical agility, stamina, or strength; a participant in a sport, exercise, or game requiring physical skill. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: athlete (Thesaurus) athirst athlete's foot Related Content Daily Word Quiz: vertigo Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language