gymnast

noun

gym·​nast ˈjim-ˌnast How to pronounce gymnast (audio)
-nəst
: a person trained in gymnastics

Examples of gymnast in a Sentence

the years of training required to become a champion gymnast
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For another appearance on Saturday, the gymnast wore a white crop-top with short cap sleeves. Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 17 May 2025 The 24-year-old gymnast appeared on the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue cover and reflected on her achievement while chatting with PEOPLE. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 15 May 2025 Other major figures gracing the cover this year include former LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne (or Livvy Dunne, as some TikTok users may know her), Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles and model Lauren Chan, who made her mark as a rookie SI model in 2023. Dave Quinn, People.com, 13 May 2025 With their selections, the two gymnasts mark the first from their sport to act as cover stars for the publication since its founding in 1964. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for gymnast

Word History

Etymology

Middle French gymnaste, from Greek gymnastēs trainer, from gymnazein

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gymnast was in 1594

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“Gymnast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gymnast. Accessed 24 May. 2025.

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gymnast

noun
gym·​nast ˈjim-ˌnast How to pronounce gymnast (audio)
-nəst
: a person who is skilled in gymnastics

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