acrobatics

noun

ac·​ro·​bat·​ics ˌa-krə-ˈba-tiks 

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

1

: the art, performance, or activity of an acrobat

2

: a spectacular, showy, or startling performance or demonstration involving great agility or complexity

Synonyms

• fireworks
• spectacle
• pyrotechnics

Examples of acrobatics in a Sentence

an operatic role that gives the coloratura the opportunity to indulge in a goodly amount of vocal acrobatics

Recent Examples on the Web

But one of the funnier ones in Oblivion is your acrobatics skill which can be leveled by jumping. —David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025

The victim was training and temporarily living at Nu Balance Vaulting Academy, an equestrian acrobatics club that’s part of CR Circle Ranch on Cook Avenue, when they were allegedly assaulted by a coach. —Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 9 Mar. 2025

The company, owner of the namesake acrobatics shows Blue Man Group, VStar Entertainment Group and The Works Entertainment, said the move does not mean the company is for sale, a spokesperson told Bloomberg. —Kerry Flynn, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024

These acts received a Golden Buzzer during the quarterfinals round, automatically advancing them to the final stages of the show: Hakuna Matata Acrobats (acrobatics group) AIRFOOTWORKS (dance group) Dee Dee Simon (singer) Sebastian and Sonia (aerialists) When is the AGT finale? —Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

acrobat + -ics

First Known Use

1882, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for acrobatics

• aromatics
• automatics
• hydrostatics
• informatics
• kinematics
• mathematics
• numismatics
• problematics
• systematics
• telematics
• attics
• mattocks

Kids Definition

acrobatics

singular or plural noun

ac·​ro·​bat·​ics ˌak-rə-ˈbat-iks 

1

: the art or performance of an acrobat

2

: stunts of or resembling those of an acrobat

airplane acrobatics