(Australia) A form of surf lifesaving competition which combines swimming, board paddling, ski paddling and running.
Used in a Sentence
ironman
Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for ironman.
Editorial note
Timex's Ironman series performs its intended function well because the lap button is easy to locate without looking.
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Quick take
(Australia) A form of surf lifesaving competition which combines swimming, board paddling, ski paddling and running.
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of ironman gathered in one view.
(by extension) The winner of such a lifesaving event or triathlon.
An extreme form of triathlon, expecially one organised by the World Triathlon Corporation that comprises a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike race and a marathon run.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for ironman.
noun
(Australia) A form of surf lifesaving competition which combines swimming, board paddling, ski paddling and running.
noun
(by extension) The winner of such a lifesaving event or triathlon.
noun
An extreme form of triathlon, expecially one organised by the World Triathlon Corporation that comprises a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike race and a marathon run.
noun
An extremely tough and strong athlete, especially one who competes in extreme athletic competitions or in a large number of games consecutively.
Example sentences
Timex's Ironman series performs its intended function well because the lap button is easy to locate without looking.
Some very good developers spend all their free time with their kids, or training for IronMan races, or doing community theater.
I did an Ironman last year, but it was probably not the best use of time and money as triathlon races (especially those sponsored by Ironman) are not inexpensive and end up being more like mini-vacations than weekend races.
And then of course it's always a wow factor among others since races last from 15 miles ("sprints") to 140 miles (Ironman).
I had this idea a few months ago when training for an Ironman.
I really enjoyed the UI stuff in Ironman.
Quote examples
And then of course it's always a wow factor among others since races last from 15 miles ("sprints") to 140 miles (Ironman).
Proper noun examples
I had this idea a few months ago when training for an Ironman.
I really enjoyed the UI stuff in Ironman.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use ironman in a sentence?
Timex's Ironman series performs its intended function well because the lap button is easy to locate without looking.
What does ironman mean?
(Australia) A form of surf lifesaving competition which combines swimming, board paddling, ski paddling and running.
What part of speech is ironman?
ironman is commonly used as noun.