Definition

Proper noun: - Babe Didrikson: The name of an outstanding American athlete, Mildred Ella "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias (1914-1956), renowned for her exceptional achievements in multiple sports, particularly track and field, golf, and basketball.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • Babe Didrikson is considered one of the greatest female athletes of the 20th century.
  • The museum exhibit featured the trophies won by Babe Didrikson.

Advanced Usage

• "The Babe Didrikson of...": Used figuratively to describe a woman who demonstrates extraordinary, multi-sport athletic talent in a specific field or context.
  • She's the Babe Didrikson of our company softball league, excelling at pitching, batting, and fielding.

Variants and Related Words

• Babe Zaharias: A variant name after her marriage, often used interchangeably.
  • Babe Zaharias also co-founded the LPGA (Ladies Professional Golf Association).

Synonyms

• Athlete: A person proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.
• All-rounder / Multi-sport athlete: A person skilled in many different sports or activities.

Related Phrases

• "A Babe Didrikson-like talent": Describing a person, especially a woman, with remarkable and versatile athletic ability.
  • The young gymnast shows a Babe Didrikson-like talent for various sports.

Noun

1. outstanding United States athlete (1914-1956)