Noun: athletics ath'le-tiks
- A contest between athletes
"The annual athletics drew participants from all over the country";
- athletic contest, athletic competition
- Participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity
"His dedication to athletics earned him a college scholarship"
- Physical activity governed by rules and often involving competition
"Professional athletics has become big business";
- sport
Type of: competition, contest, diversion, extracurricular activity, recreation
Encyclopedia: Athletics