cheer·lead·er 
/ˈtʃiɚˌli:dɚ/ noun
plural cheer·lead·ers /ˈtʃiɚˌli:dɚ/ noun [count] 1 : a person who is a member of a group (typically a group of young women) who shout out special songs or chants to encourage the team and entertain the crowd during a game in sports like American football and basketball 2 : a person who encourages other people to do or support something
▪ a politician who is a cheerleader for the government's new economic plan
▪ a politician who is a cheerleader for the government's new economic plan
— cheer·lead·ing noun [noncount]
▪ She participates in both soccer and cheerleading at school. — often used before another noun ▪ cheerleading tryouts/practice ▪ a cheerleading team/squad
▪ She participates in both soccer and cheerleading at school. — often used before another noun ▪ cheerleading tryouts/practice ▪ a cheerleading team/squad
