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ironman

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈaɪərnmæn/ · UK /ˈaɪənmæn/

ironman means: A very long race combining a swim, a bicycle ride, and a full marathon.

noun

LONG TRIATHLONC1

A very long race combining a swim, a bicycle ride, and a full marathon.

  • She finished her first ironman.
  • The ironman includes a full marathon after the bike ride.
  • He trained for an ironman all winter.

Common phrases: ironman triathlon, complete an ironman, ironman race

TOUGH ATHLETEC2

An unusually strong athlete who can compete for a long time or in many events without stopping.

  • He is the team’s ironman.
  • The ironman played every game that season.
  • Years of training made her an ironman in endurance sports.

Common phrases: an ironman athlete, team ironman

SURF RESCUE EVENTC2

A beach competition that includes swimming, running, and paddling on a board and a long narrow boat.

  • The ironman starts on the beach.
  • She practised board paddling for the ironman.
  • Strong waves made the surf ironman especially difficult.

Common phrases: ironman event, ironman competition, surf ironman

ENDURANCE EVENT WINNERC2

The person who wins a surf lifesaving competition or a long triathlon.

  • The ironman received a medal.
  • Last year’s ironman returned to defend his title.
  • The crowd congratulated the new ironman after his triathlon victory.

Similar words: champion, winner

Common phrases: reigning ironman, crowned ironman

Questions about ironman

What does ironman mean?

A very long race combining a swim, a bicycle ride, and a full marathon.

What is ironman in other languages?

Türkçe: Ironman triatlonu · Español: triatlón Ironman · Français: triathlon Ironman · Deutsch: Ironman-Triathlon · Italiano: triathlon Ironman · 日本語: アイアンマン・トライアスロン

How do you pronounce ironman?

In American English /ˈaɪərnmæn/; in British English /ˈaɪənmæn/.

How do you use ironman in a sentence?

She finished her first ironman. The ironman includes a full marathon after the bike ride.

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