cheerleader
noun
cheer·lead·er
ˈchir-ˌlē-dər 
: one that calls for and directs organized cheering (as at a football game)
Examples of cheerleader in a Sentence
a politician who is a cheerleader for the government's new economic plan
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At the time, Jake was a basketball player and Annie was a cheerleader.
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Skyler Trepel, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl, the former New England Patriots cheerleader and Jena Sims, the wife of professional golfer Brooks Koepka, spoke with Fox News Digital.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
Jordon Hudson is a former cheerleader who attended Bridgewater State University.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
When Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader Arielle Hunt was introduced, the crowd roared in approval.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2025
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Skyler Trepel, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl, the former New England Patriots cheerleader and Jena Sims, the wife of professional golfer Brooks Koepka, spoke with Fox News Digital.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 8 Feb. 2025
Jordon Hudson is a former cheerleader who attended Bridgewater State University.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
When Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader Arielle Hunt was introduced, the crowd roared in approval.
—Chris Hays, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for cheerleader
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“Cheerleader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerleader. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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cheerleader
noun
cheer·lead·er
ˈchi(ə)r-ˌlēd-ər
: a person who leads organized cheering (as at a football or basketball game)
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