ironman
Definition
Noun: 1. A person, especially an athlete, of exceptional physical strength and endurance: The term specifically refers to an individual who competes in extremely demanding endurance events or who demonstrates remarkable stamina and resilience. 2. (Proper noun, often capitalized: Ironman) A trademarked name for a specific type of long-distance triathlon race: This refers to a branded race consisting of a 2.4-mile (3.86 km) swim, a 112-mile (180.25 km) bicycle ride, and a 26.2-mile (42.20 km) marathon run, raced in that order without a break.
Usage Examples
- Noun (generic):
- After training for years, he finally felt like a true ironman, capable of any physical challenge.
- The documentary followed several ironmen as they prepared for the brutal race.
- Noun (trademarked event):
- Her lifelong dream was to compete in the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.
- He qualified for his first Ironman last summer.
Advanced Usage
- "to be/pull an ironman": to perform an act of exceptional endurance, sometimes outside of formal sports.
- Working three consecutive night shifts was like pulling an ironman.
- Used attributively (as an adjective) to describe events or feats of similar extreme difficulty.
- The team faced an ironman schedule of ten games in twelve days.
Variants and Related Words
- Ironwoman (noun): The female equivalent of an ironman.
- She was the top ironwoman in the competition.
- Ironman-distance (adjective): Describing a triathlon of the same distances as the branded Ironman race, but not an officially branded event.
- He completed an ironman-distance race last month.
Synonyms
- Endurance athlete
- Ultra-athlete
- Stalwart (emphasizing strength and reliability)
Related Phrases
- Ironman mentality: A mindset characterized by extreme determination, resilience, and the ability to endure hardship.
- Getting through medical school requires an ironman mentality.
Noun
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a strong man of exceptional physical endurance
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