Pilates

noun

Pi·la·tes | \ pə-ˈlä-tēz

How to pronounce Pilates (audio)

\

Definition of Pilates

: an exercise regimen that is typically performed on a floor mat or with the use of specialized apparatus and aims to improve flexibility and stability by strengthening the muscles and especially the torso-stabilizing muscles of the abdomen and lower back Long popular with dancers, Pilates recently has attracted a huge surge of athletes, models, actors and other body-conscious folks.— Patricia Hagen She does intensive Pilates, deep-muscle floor exercises and stretches. — Cosmopolitan

Keep scrolling for more

Learn More about Pilates

Dictionary Entries near Pilates

Statistics for Pilates

Cite this Entry

“Pilates.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pilates. Accessed 21 Apr. 2021.

Style: MLA

MLA

Chicago

APA

Merriam-Webster Check Mark Icon

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for Pilates

Pilates

noun

English Language Learners Definition of Pilates

: a system of exercises that are often done with special equipment

See the full definition for Pilates in the English Language Learners Dictionary

Pilates

noun

Pi·la·tes | \ pə-ˈlä-tēz

\

Medical Definition of Pilates

: an exercise regimen typically performed with the use of specialized apparatus and designed to improve the overall condition of the body

WORD OF THE DAY

touchstone

Listen to the pronunciation of touchstone

See Definitions and Examples »

Get Word of the Day daily email!

Test Your Vocabulary

Name that Thing: Flower Edition

Name that flower

How Strong Is Your Vocabulary?

Test your vocabulary with our 10-question quiz!

TAKE THE QUIZ

Anagram puzzles meet word search.

TAKE THE QUIZ