pentathlon
Translation
pentathlon
Examples
She is training for the modern pentathlon.
She is training for the modern pentathlon.
The ancient pentathlon included running and wrestling.
The ancient pentathlon included running and wrestling.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) pentathlon an athletic contest with five events He competed in the pentathlon.
Similar Words
Synonyms: five-event contest
Etymology
From Greek 'pente' (five) + 'athlon' (contest).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'pentagon' which has FIVE sides. A 'pentathlon' has FIVE events.