gymnast

noun

gym·​nast ˈjim-ˌnast How to pronounce gymnast (audio)
-nəst
Synonyms of gymnastnext
: 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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After Nassar — the disgraced doctor who pleaded guilty to molesting multiple young gymnasts — USA Gymnastics leadership promised wholesale changes to its safety protocols. Jake Rosenwasser, CBS News, 11 May 2026 The Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast is a New York Times bestselling author, the founder of a girls’ mentorship program and a former Time magazine Woman of the Year — not to mention a college student. Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 May 2026 By contrast, 48 were wrestlers and 16 were gymnasts. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 May 2026 Other snaps show the gymnast relaxing by the large pool overlooking the waterfront and cuddling with her dog. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 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 17 May. 2026.

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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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