track-and-field athletics
A young athlete runs on the track during a track-and-field athletics competition.
Definition
- Noun (plural in form, usually treated as singular):
- A sport involving running, jumping, and throwing events: "track-and-field athletics" refers to a collection of sports that includes events performed on a running track (such as sprints and distance runs) and field events (such as jumping and throwing). It is often simply called "track and field."
Usage Examples
- (She was skilled in running and jumping events.)
- (These sports are a key component of the Olympics.)
Advanced Usage
- "to compete in track-and-field athletics": to participate in events like running, jumping, or throwing.
- He decided to compete in track-and-field athletics at the national level. (He chose to take part in these sports professionally.)
Variants and Related Words
- Track and field (noun, often without "athletics"): the same set of sports; a shorter form.
- Track and field requires both speed and strength. (The sport demands quickness and power.)
- Field events (noun): events in track-and-field athletics that take place on a field, such as the long jump or shot put.
- Field events focus on jumping and throwing rather than running. (They are separate from track events.)
Synonyms
- Athletics: a broader term for sports involving physical skill, often used in British English to mean track and field.
- Athletics includes running, jumping, and throwing competitions. (It is synonymous with track-and-field athletics.)
Related Idioms
- To be on the right track: (not directly related to track-and-field athletics, but a common phrase) to be proceeding correctly.
- His training for track-and-field athletics is on the right track. (His preparation is progressing well.)