B2nounsport
US/æθˈlet.ɪks/
UK/æθˈlet.ɪks/
sports such as running, jumping and throwing; in American English, sports in general
In context
Athletics is one of the most popular sports at the Olympic Games.
She joined the school athletics team and now runs every morning.
The country won three gold medals in athletics this year.
Words that go with athletics
noun + noun
- athletics trackWe jog around the athletics track after class.
- athletics clubHe joined a local athletics club when he was twelve.
- athletics teamThe university athletics team trains on the old stadium track.
- athletics championshipsShe broke the national record at the athletics championships.
- athletics coachHer athletics coach thinks she could run for the national team.
- college athleticsCollege athletics is a huge business in the United States.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Athletics are my favourite sport.Correct: Athletics is my favourite sport.