gymkhana

noun

Definition of gymkhananext
as in derby

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Recent Examples of gymkhana Veronica Duncan knew at once what to look for in a pony or a horse, after all those gymkhanas and point-to-points. — The Economist, 12 Oct. 2017 Workers were dragging and wetting the sand/clay mixture before the start of the gymkhana event, and the girls wanted a front row seat. — Denise Coffey, Courant Community, 5 Sep. 2017 Running a gymkhana in the 600SL would be like asking Her Majesty to run a boot-camp obstacle course. — Frank Markus, Car and Driver, 2 Jan. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymkhana
  1. derby
  2. outing
  3. championship
  4. biathlon
  5. pentathlon
  6. decathlon
  7. triathlon
  8. open
Noun
  • Mexico vs England should be compelling on so many levels, but the Iberian derby could be a classic.
    — Phil Hay, New York Times, 4 July 2026
  • However, black leather derby shoes and an oversized flab bag hit the on-trend accessories notes, creating a fresh feel.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Definition of derby
Noun
  • De Ramon wore the Bridal Lace Minerva semi-sheer open-back gown by Vivienne Westwood for the outing.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • Created and executive produced by Taylor Sheridan, the series was renewed for a fourth season ahead of its third outing.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
Definition of outing
Noun
  • The 26-year-old shooting guard spent two years with the Oklahoma City Thunder organization, earning an NBA championship ring in 2025 before playing for the Austin Spurs last season.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
  • The lawsuit was officially launched in July after Hernandez won two state finals in triple jump and high jump, and won second place in long jump, at last year's championships.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of championship
Noun
  • Masters would go on to compete in rowing, cross-country skiing, biathlon, and cycling, winning medals across both Summer and Winter Paralympic Games.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The sport was introduced for athletes with physical disabilities at the 1988 Innsbruck Paralympic Games and for athletes with visual disabilities in 1992 at Albertville.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Definition of biathlon
Noun
  • In the opening day of the MIAA outdoor track and field Meet of Champions, Walpole’s Sawyer Regan won the boys pentathlon, while Westboro’s Al Regnier won the girls pentathlon.
    — Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 5 June 2026
  • Freshman Liisa-Maria Lusti became the second Oregon woman to win the pentathlon — first since Brianne Theisen-Eaton in 2012 — with a season-best 4,498 points.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of pentathlon
Noun
  • Josefowicz, in her decathlon of a performance, brought Ligeti’s savage discontinuities to the surface.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Former Northwest Nazarene athlete Steven Schmidt finished 13th in the men’s decathlon for Oklahoma State, scoring 7,479 points.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026
Definition of decathlon
Noun
  • As recently as 2013, the Paris triathlon had to be canceled outright because the water quality was too dangerous for athletes.
    — Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • There are many different ways to take active vacations including niches such as white water rafting, surfing schools, yoga retreats, and triathlon training camps.
    — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of triathlon
Noun
  • Like cracking a car window open for a too-hot child, for an extra hour of child-free shopping at Marshall's.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • That prospect sent Comcast shares soaring 25 percent higher pre-market open, before settling back to about 7 percent.
    — David Bloom, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of open

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