(chal-leng-er) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 the contestant you hope to defeat; 2 the second space shuttle to orbit and return to earth exploded after launch on Jan; 28 1986 causing the death of all on board

Example Sentence

The challenger beat the champion. OR The Challenger blasted into space.

Synonyms

competitor; rival; contender; space shuttle

Antonyms

teammate

Rhymes

  • ballenger
  • challenger
  • salinger