sprinter
Translation
sprinter, short-distance runner
Examples
The Jamaican sprinter is the fastest in the world.
The Jamaican sprinter is the fastest in the world.
He is a very talented young sprinter.
He is a very talented young sprinter.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) sprinter a person who runs short distances very fast The Jamaican sprinter is the fastest in the world.
Similar Words
Synonyms: runner, racer, athlete
Etymology
From 'sprint' + '-er' (agent noun suffix), literally meaning 'one who sprints'.
Memory Tips
A 'sprint-er' is a p-'er'-son who does a 'sprint'.