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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Instead, the following gymnasts intend to return to the sport’s highest level of competition, with many seeking spots at the 2025 World Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025 Getty Images Fifty fans will be selected to compete at Fanatics Fest 2025 against top talent that also includes comedian Kevin Hart, former New England Patriot Rob Gronkowski, Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard James Harden and Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles. Jessica Golden, CNBC, 20 May 2025 At the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch party on Thursday, May 15, the gymnast, 24, revealed that her older sister Jazmin did her hair for the shoot. Catherine Santino, People.com, 16 May 2025 Chen, a former gymnast who suffered from overtraining injuries, now sees similar risks in many youth sports programs, whether basketball, softball, baseball, soccer, and many others, where warm-ups and recovery routines are often skipped entirely. Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 10 May 2025 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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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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