glute

noun

ˈglüt 

plural glutes

informal

: a large muscle of the buttocks : gluteus

—usually plural

To counteract the imbalances created by cycling, plus improve your posture, flexibility and overall performance, [Jeb] Stewart recommends concentrating on the deep abdominal muscles … as well as the hips, glutes and shoulder girdle.

—Selene Yeager

Run, run, run at high altitudes (to improve oxygen use) and over hills (great for glutes).

—Sharon Herbstman

Examples of glute in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These Forme shorts activate the glutes and abs through biofeedback while curbing joint stress. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 25 June 2026

Brace your core, squeeze your glutes, and keep your body in a straight line from your head to your heels. — Jakob Roze, Health, 23 June 2026

After all, your glutes can be the Hagrids or Ron Weasleys from Harry Potter of your body—often overlooked and under-appreciated. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

York: Try to activate your glutes and keep your core, hips, knees, and quads strong. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 29 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glute

• boot
• bruit
• brut
• brute
• chute
• coot
• cute
• flute
• fruit
• hoot
• jute
• loot

Medical Definition

glute

noun

ˈglüt 

: gluteus

especially : gluteus maximus

—usually used in plural