gymnast

noun

gym·​nast ˈjim-ˌnast How to pronounce gymnast (audio)
-nəst
: a person trained in gymnastics

Examples of gymnast in a Sentence

the years of training required to become a champion gymnast
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The 22-year-old Louisiana State University gymnast dressed as Wonder Woman — the iconic superheroine from DC comics. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Similarly, gymnasts and climbers, who work out in ways that especially load the arm muscles, retain higher-density bone into adulthood, decades after their training ends. Carly Miller, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik and partner Rylee Arnold scored a 22 on the Paso Doble. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024 Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik and partner Rylee Arnold scored a 24 on the Charleston. Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gymnast 

Word History

Etymology

Middle French gymnaste, from Greek gymnastēs trainer, from gymnazein

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gymnast was in 1594

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“Gymnast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gymnast. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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gymnast

noun
gym·​nast ˈjim-ˌnast How to pronounce gymnast (audio)
-nəst
: a person who is skilled in gymnastics

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