sprinter

One who sprints.

Noun

  1. One who sprints.
    1. A person who runs.

    2. A competitive cyclist who can finish a race by accelerating rapidly.

  2. A sprint car.

Origin

Etymology tree English sprint English -er English sprinter From sprint + -er.

Forms

sprinters

Noun Entry 2

  1. The transition period between winter and spring: late winter.

Origin

Blend of spring + winter.