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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

pentathlon

/pɛnˈtæθlɒn/ noun · British & US
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What does pentathlon mean?

noun

A competition in which five events are held, typically including running, swimming, fencing, equestrian sports, and shooting, with the winner being the athlete who accumulates the most points across all events.

Example

"The pentathlon was a challenging competition that pushed athletes to their limits."

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