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. Jewish Holidays, 2010-2030 (A.M. 5770-5791) Western Christian Holidays, 2010-2030 12 Steps to a New Year New Year's Resolution to Slim Down? Martin Luther King Speeches Books of the Bible: Old Testament Books in Order ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: troglodyte Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language