cheerleaders
Sideline enthusiasm squad
Cheerleaders are people, typically young women, who lead organized cheering at sporting events.
They perform choreographed routines combining chants, dance, gymnastics, and stunts to energize crowds and support their team.
The role ranges from high school sidelines to professional sports and competitive cheerleading as its own athletic discipline.
The cheerleaders formed a pyramid during halftime.
Figuratively, a cheerleader is anyone who enthusiastically promotes something: He's been a cheerleader for the new policy.
Intense eager enjoyment
- energyPower to do work
- pepLively vigor
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- moraleGroup emotional well-being
excitement · rallying · encouragement · positivity · hype · inspiration · passion · support
Dangerous performed feats
- tumblingAcrobatic rolling and flipping
- jumpsPushes off ground
- pyramidsApex-topped geometric solids
- flyersPrinted promotional handouts
bases · spotters · acrobatics · flexibility · strength · coordination · endurance · gymnastics
Established sequences of actions
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- synchronizationAligning timing across systems
- formationsArranged structures or patterns
- danceRhythmic bodily movement
sequences · precision · counts · transitions · lifts · poses · timing · music
Repeated rhythmic phrases
- call-and-responseAlternating musical exchange
- yellsLoud vocal outbursts
- motionsActions or formal proposals
- clappingRhythmic palm strikes
stomping · spelling · rhymes · slogans · cadence · projection · unison · synchrony
Standardized institutional clothing
- pom-pomsFluffy handheld spirit props
- megaphonesPortable voice amplifiers
- bowsRespectful forward bends
- ribbonsNarrow fabric strips
skirts · shells · sneakers · briefs · warm-ups · banners · signs · glitter
Organized cooperative unit
- captainOne who commands
- co-captainShared leadership role
- coachOne who instructs
- tryoutsCompetitive skill evaluations
roster · varsity · all-star · competitive · recreational · teammates · bonding · camaraderie
enthusiasm
Intense eager enjoyment
- energyPower to do work
- pepLively vigor
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
morale · excitement · rallying · encouragement · positivity · hype · inspiration · passion · support · boost
stunts
Dangerous performed feats
flyers · bases · spotters · acrobatics · flexibility · strength · coordination · endurance · gymnastics · backflips
routines
Established sequences of actions
- choreographyDesigning performance movement sequences
- synchronizationAligning timing across systems
- formationsArranged structures or patterns
dance · sequences · precision · counts · transitions · lifts · poses · timing · music · steps
chants
Repeated rhythmic phrases
- call-and-responseAlternating musical exchange
- yellsLoud vocal outbursts
- motionsActions or formal proposals
clapping · stomping · spelling · rhymes · slogans · cadence · projection · unison · synchrony
uniforms
Standardized institutional clothing
- pom-pomsFluffy handheld spirit props
- megaphonesPortable voice amplifiers
- bowsRespectful forward bends
ribbons · skirts · shells · sneakers · briefs · warm-ups · banners · signs · glitter · body-paint
team
Organized cooperative unit
- captainOne who commands
- co-captainShared leadership role
- coachOne who instructs
tryouts · roster · varsity · all-star · competitive · recreational · teammates · bonding · camaraderie · unity
- high schoolhigh school, teachers, classroom, classrooms, principal
- Sports Worldteam, coach, athlete, captain, teammates
- Homecominghomecoming game, pep rally, floats, spirit week, crowning
- middle schoolerssixth graders, seventh graders, eighth graders, preteens, honor students
- parade participantsmarching band, floats, drum majors, majorettes, baton twirlers
- popular kidscool kids, popular kids, queen bee, jocks, prom queen
cheerleadersathletes
Sports competitors
players · competitors · starters · contestants · coaches
cheerleaderscritics
Those who evaluate work
hecklers · naysayers · detractors · booers · pessimists
cheerleadersoutcasts
Rejected, excluded people
misfits · nerds · loners · wallflowers · introverts
- cheerleader outfitSports supporter's costume
- cheerleader uniformSports team supporter's costume
- varsity cheerleadersTop-tier school spirit performers