gymnast

noun

gym·​nast ˈjim-ˌnast How to pronounce gymnast (audio)
-nəst
Synonyms of gymnastnext
: 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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Israel men's gymnast Eyal Indig previously recalled the days leading up to their visa denial in an interview with Fox News Digital. Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025 Her story garnered public attention, and changes large and small followed, including Irish Camogie players winning the right to wear shorts after boycotting play and the French Gymnastics Federation allowing shorts over leotards for gymnasts. Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 16 Dec. 2025 The gymnast was invited to lead the team out of the tunnel, and the football star could be seen in the background of her photos from that day. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 15 Dec. 2025 Others, like former LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne, become aspirational celebrities in other ways. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 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 23 Dec. 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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