decathlon

The word “decathlon” has 3 syllables: de-cath-lon

It's pronounced as /dɪˈkæθlɒn/


What is synonym and antonym for decathlon?

In the thesaurus, “decathlon” has 52 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for decathlon along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for decathlon

  • athletics
  • battle
  • biathlon
  • bout
  • championship
  • classic
  • competition
  • conflict
  • contest
  • dead heat
  • derby
  • event
  • field day
  • final
  • game
  • gymkhana
  • heat
  • heptathlon
  • marathon
  • match
  • matchup
  • meet
  • nightcap
  • open
  • outing
  • pentathlon
  • photo finish
  • play-off
  • race
  • rally
  • round
  • round-robin
  • rubber
  • run
  • runoff
  • scrimmage
  • seesaw
  • semifinal
  • set
  • skirmish
  • sport
  • struggle
  • sudden death
  • sweep-stake
  • sweepstakes
  • tournament
  • tourney
  • triathlon
  • tug-of-war
  • tussle
  • ultramarathon
  • volley

Meanings of decathlon

  • noun
    1. An athletic contest consisting of ten events which includes sprinting, hurdling, jumping, and throwing over a span of two days.
    2. A contest in science and math proving skill.

Example Sentences

  • He trained for months to compete in the decathlon at the upcoming Olympic Games.
  • The decathlon consists of ten different events, testing both strength and endurance.
  • She broke the national record in the decathlon with her outstanding performance.
  • Competing in a decathlon requires a wide range of athletic skills, from sprinting to long jump.
  • After winning the decathlon, he was celebrated as one of the best multi-sport athletes in the world.

On this page you'll find 52 synonyms or another words to decathlon, such as: athletics, battle, biathlon, bout, championship, classic, competition.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

ultramarathon

game

marathon

  • aeonian
  • aeonic
  • all-day
  • all-night
  • battle
  • biathlon
  • championship
  • conflict
  • cross-country race
  • dead heat
  • decathlon
  • derby
  • endless
  • endurance run
  • everlasting
  • extended
  • far
  • field day
  • final
  • great
  • gymkhana
  • heat
  • heptathlon
  • interminable
  • lengthy
  • long
  • long-drawn
  • long-drawn-out
  • long-lived
  • long-term
  • longish
  • multiday
  • multiyear
  • nightcap
  • open
  • outing
  • overlong
  • pentathlon
  • permanent
  • persistent
  • photo finish
  • play-off
  • prolonged
  • protracted
  • race
  • rally
  • round
  • round-robin
  • rubber
  • run
  • runoff
  • scrimmage
  • seesaw
  • semifinal
  • set
  • skirmish
  • struggle
  • sudden death
  • test of endurance
  • triathlon
  • tug-of-war
  • tussle
  • ultramarathon
  • volley

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