Cheerleading (noun)

The activity of leading cheers or chants at a sports event, typically by a group of young women dressed in attractive costumes.

Origin:

The word "cheerleading" is a combination of the words "cheer" and "leading", meaning leading cheers or chants. it originated in the united states in the late 1800s.

Examples:

1. She was a cheerleading captain in high school.
2. He tried out for the cheerleading squad.
3. The cheerleading squad performed at half-time.
4. She was practicing her cheerleading moves.
5. The cheerleading competition was fierce.