Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > A Synonyms of athletics Find synonyms for: Noun 1. sport, athletics, diversion, recreation usage: an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition 2. athletic contest, athletic competition, athletics, contest, competition usage: a contest between athletes 3. athletics, extracurricular activity usage: participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of athletics (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: persiflage Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language