To save this word, you'll need to log in.
ac·ro·bat·ics | \ ˌa-krə-ˈba-tiks 
\
\Definition of acrobatics
1 : the art, performance, or activity of an acrobat
2 : a spectacular, showy, or startling performance or demonstration involving great agility or complexity
Keep scrolling for more
Learn More about acrobatics
Dictionary Entries near acrobatics
See More Nearby EntriesStatistics for acrobatics
Look-up Popularity
Cite this Entry
“Acrobatics.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acrobatics. Accessed 28 Feb. 2020.
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for acrobatics
acrobatics
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of acrobatics
: difficult and dangerous acts done by an acrobat also : difficult or dangerous acts, movements, etc., done by another kind of performer
acrobatics
noun pluralac·ro·bat·ics | \ ˌa-krə-ˈba-tiks \
\Kids Definition of acrobatics
1 : the art or performance of an acrobat
2 : difficult or dangerous stunts
Hint: Acrobatics can be used either as a singular or a plural in writing. Acrobatics is taught at clown school. The acrobatics were amazing.
Keep scrolling for more
Comments on acrobatics
What made you want to look up acrobatics? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Test Your Vocabulary
February 2020 Words of the Day Quiz
- Which is a synonym of probity?
Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
Test Your Knowledge - and learn some interesting things along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridgedWords at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
Share acrobatics
Time Traveler for acrobatics
The first known use of acrobatics was in 1882
See more words from the same year