cheerleading
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Definition
Cheerleading is a sport or activity where people, usually called cheerleaders, lead crowds in cheering for sports teams using chants, motions, stunts, and dances. It often includes acrobatics and teamwork to entertain and support a team.
Usage & Nuances
'Cheerleading' is widely recognized in American culture as both a sport and a form of entertainment performed at sporting events or competitions. In the US, it often includes stunts and routines, while in other countries it may be less common or mainly seen as entertainment. Common collocations: 'cheerleading squad', 'cheerleading competition'.
Example Sentences
She joined the cheerleading team at her high school.
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Cheerleading involves dancing and doing stunts.
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Many girls and boys enjoy cheerleading.
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My sister spends hours every week practicing cheerleading routines.
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She got her scholarship thanks to her talent in cheerleading.
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College football games in the US always have cheerleading squads on the sidelines.
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