Meaning of the word cheerleader in English

What does cheerleader mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cheerleader

US /ˈtʃɪrˌliː.dɚ/

UK /ˈtʃɪəˌliː.dər/

a person who leads cheers at a sports event

Example:

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The cheerleaders performed an impressive routine at halftime.

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She dreamed of becoming a professional cheerleader.

a person who expresses enthusiastic support for someone or something

Example:

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His mother was always his biggest cheerleader, encouraging him in everything he did.

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The CEO acted as a cheerleader for the new company initiative.

Synonym:

supporter advocate promoter backer champion

Related Word:

cheerleading