gymnast

noun

gym·​nast ˈjim-ˌnast 

-nəst

: a person trained in gymnastics

Synonyms of gymnast

• turner
• exerciser

Examples of gymnast in a Sentence

the years of training required to become a champion gymnast

Recent Examples on the Web

Young gymnast Sasha, 7, another of the kids seen in Ash and Crayons, was staying in a house in the Zatoka area of Odessa that got hit by a Russian missile. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026

The Olympic gymnast briefly shared the story of the burglary on social media Tuesday. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Aly Raisman has competed at the highest levels as an Olympic gymnast, often pushing her body to the limits. — Norah O'Donnell, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

That body, established in 2017 in response to the crimes of Larry Nassar, the Michigan physician who serially abused young gymnasts, can investigate misconduct, including nonsexual misconduct, in any Olympic sport. — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Middle French gymnaste, from Greek gymnastēs trainer, from gymnazein

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

gymnast

noun

gym·​nast ˈjim-ˌnast 

-nəst

: a person who is skilled in gymnastics