Main Entry:

work·out

Pronunciation:

\ˈwərk-ˌau̇t\

Function:

noun

Date:

circa 1894

1 : a practice or exercise to test or improve one's fitness for athletic competition, ability, or performance 2 : a test of one's ability, capacity, stamina, or suitability 3 : an undertaking or plan intended to resolve a problem of indebtedness especially in lieu of bankruptcy or foreclosure proceedings