cheerleader
noun
cheer·lead·er
ˈchir-ˌlē-dər 
: one that calls for and directs organized cheering (as at a football game)
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a politician who is a cheerleader for the government's new economic plan
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Fishing for Fletcher brought in familiar faces from across town, including cheerleaders with the Minnesota Vikings.
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Conor Wight, CBS News, 31 May 2026
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—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The body of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, a Florida high school cheerleader, was found hidden under a cabin bed aboard the Carnival Horizon; an autopsy later ruled her death mechanical asphyxia.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Larson, by her own account, has made her share of friends and enemies as the park’s lead fundraiser, cheerleader and advocate.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
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Conor Wight, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Following in her mom's footsteps, Jasmine has carved out her path in the world of dance, working as a choreographer, cheerleader and performer.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
The body of 18-year-old Anna Kepner, a Florida high school cheerleader, was found hidden under a cabin bed aboard the Carnival Horizon; an autopsy later ruled her death mechanical asphyxia.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Larson, by her own account, has made her share of friends and enemies as the park’s lead fundraiser, cheerleader and advocate.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026
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 3 Jun. 2026.
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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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