1. (

• sport ,
• athletics

) an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition ;

2. (

• athletic_contest ,
• athletic_competition ,
• athletics

) a contest between athletes ;

3. (

• athletics ,

) participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity ;

1. (

• athletic

) relating to or befitting athletics or athletes; "athletic facilities" ;

2. (

• acrobatic ,
• athletic ,
• gymnastic

) vigorously active; "an acrobatic dance"; "an athletic child"; "athletic playing"; "gymnastic exercises" ;

3. (

• athletic

) having a sturdy and well proportioned body; "an athletic build" ;