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
Recent Examples on the Web
If cheerleaders were caught dating players, they were allegedly kicked off the team.
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Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
With its upbeat soundtrack and near-constant focus on its cheerleaders’ talents, America's Sweethearts is much more high-spirited and glossy than another cheerleading documentary that came out in 2019, A Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader Problem.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 June 2024
Netflix has released ‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,’ a documentary showcasing the journey of an NFL cheerleader from the audition process to in-game performances.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2024
Somehow, though, the police rarely seem to find sufficient evidence to arrest the cheerleaders’ assailants.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 20 June 2024
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Emily Krauser, Peoplemag, 21 June 2024
With its upbeat soundtrack and near-constant focus on its cheerleaders’ talents, America's Sweethearts is much more high-spirited and glossy than another cheerleading documentary that came out in 2019, A Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader Problem.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 21 June 2024
Netflix has released ‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,’ a documentary showcasing the journey of an NFL cheerleader from the audition process to in-game performances.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 June 2024
Somehow, though, the police rarely seem to find sufficient evidence to arrest the cheerleaders’ assailants.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 20 June 2024
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“Cheerleader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cheerleader. Accessed 30 Jun. 2024.
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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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