decathlete

noun

de·cath·lete di-ˈkath-ˌlēt

: an athlete who competes in the decathlon

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Like their mother, a former decathlete, the children all have exactly one trait. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 21 Nov. 2025 During the relay, decathletes took turns solving tough multiple choice challenges with their teammates. — Teresa Liu, Daily News, 2 Feb. 2025 For example, there’s a foot chase in the sequel where Monaghan’s former decathlete character outpaces him by a wide margin in an alleyway. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 29 Nov. 2025 For example, Berle, a champion pole vaulter and successful decathlete, says humility in victory is a key aspect to being a successful leader. — Don Yaeger, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for decathlete

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Etymology

blend of decathlon and athlete

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of decathlete was in 1926

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