athletics
Noun
- an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
- a contest between athletes
- participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity
- A group of sporting activities including track and field, road running, cross country and racewalking.
- Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.
- plural of athletic
Origin / Etymology
From athletic: see -ics. Probably formed on the model of gymnastics.
Synonyms
athletic competition, athletic contest, sport
Scrabble Score: 14
athletics: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Wordathletics: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
athletics: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary
Words With Friends Score: 15
athletics: valid Words With Friends Word