Definition

Proper noun: * Babe Zaharias: The name of an outstanding American athlete, Mildred Ella "Babe" Didrikson Zaharias (1914-1956). She achieved fame for her exceptional abilities in multiple sports, most notably track and field, golf, and basketball.

Usage

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

Advanced Usage

• "the Babe Zaharias of her generation": Used as a metaphor or comparison to describe a modern female athlete who demonstrates extraordinary, multi-sport talent.
  • With her skill in both tennis and soccer, she was hailed as the Babe Zaharias of her generation.

Variants and Related Words

• Babe Didrikson Zaharias: The full name, including her maiden name (Didrikson) and married name (Zaharias).
• The Babe: A common nickname for her, similar to baseball player Babe Ruth.

Synonyms

• All-around athlete
• Multi-sport champion
• Sports legend

Related Idioms

• "A Babe Zaharias-type athlete": Describes an athlete whose prowess spans several different sports.
  • The college recruiters were looking for a Babe Zaharias-type athlete for their new women's sports program.

Noun

1. outstanding United States athlete (1914-1956)