fight song

noun

Synonyms of fight songnext
: a song used to inspire enthusiasm usually during an athletic competition

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For decades the old guard has held the line in the South, but the drumbeat of change grew like a fight song on a college football field. — Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026 After congratulating each other on the mound, Aztecs players linked arms on the field, turned to their fans in the stands and sang the school’s fight song. — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026 Jaquez led a spirited eight-clap, the band blared the school fight song, and mascots Joe Bruin and Josie Bruin danced. — Beth Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026 In his speech, Peterson referred to Michigan’s famous fight song The Victors. — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for fight song

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fight song was in 1954

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