cheerleaders

cheer-lead-ers · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    People who perform organized cheering, chanting, and dancing to encourage spectators at sporting events.

  2. 2.

    (figurative) Enthusiastic supporters or advocates of something.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    squad of cheerleaders — a team or group of cheerleaders
  • •
    cheerleaders' uniforms — the distinctive outfits worn by cheerleading squads

Related words

See also: cheering, cheerleader, sports, team
Synonyms: boosters, rooters, supporters

Etymology

Plural of cheerleader, an American English compound from cheer + leader, first attested in the early 20th century.