cheerleader

/ˈtʃɪə(ɹ)ˌliːdə(ɹ)/

noun 2

Collocations

ADJ.

accepted, male, sexy

VERB + CHEERLEADER

love, try

CHEERLEADER + NOUN

squad

PREP.

into, out, with

Definitions

noun

A person, usually a young, attractive female, who encourages applause and cheers at a sports event, and wearing a specially-designed uniform in the official colors of the team he/she cheers for.

A person who rallies support for any cause.

Given these sentiments, it is unsurprising that ultranationalists have been the main cheerleaders of closer Russia-North Korea relations.

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Example Bank

Given these sentiments, it is unsurprising that ultranationalists have been the main cheerleaders of closer Russia-North Korea relations.

Wiktionary

I hope to try out for cheerleader.

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Ann is a cheerleader.

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I can't believe that you were a cheerleader.

Tatoeba · #953375

Do you think Mary is too fat to be a cheerleader?

Tatoeba · #1030148

Mary is a cheerleader.

Tatoeba · #1536835

Usage Notes

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In some senses, cheerleader is marked as figuratively, US. Watch for register when choosing this word.

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