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

Just like a winning gymnast could amplify a nation’s victories, an impassioned girl character could also smooth over a nation’s violence. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Each of these peer reviewers would then review your grant application and assign it a numerical score—just like Olympic judges assign numerical scores to a figure skater, diver or gymnast after his or her performance in an event. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

The former Olympic gymnast spoke about losing her first pregnancy on a November 2019 episode of Jamie Otis and Doug Hehner’s Hot Marriage. — Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Pilates was originally created by Joseph Pilates, who was a gymnast and a boxer. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Aug. 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