fight song

noun

: a song used to inspire enthusiasm usually during an athletic competition

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The loser had to perform the winning team’s fight song in front of 300 people. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2025 On January 25, in anticipation of the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Orchestra shared a video of their performance of the Eagles’ fight song. J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2025 In addition to having the energy and personality, certain mascots require certain steps during the game to match team cheers or fight song routines. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025 Listen to this article EVERETT – The Crimson Cafe was packed with dignitaries, and the Everett Marching Band was playing the school fight song as the guest of honor walked to the podium. Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 31 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fight song

Word History

First Known Use

1954, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fight song was in 1954

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“Fight song.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fight%20song. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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