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

The deadline for a female gymnast’s Olympic dreams used to be 16 years old, Ohashi was told. — Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Former soccer player Alex Morgan, NFL player Myles Garrett, Olympic gold medalist gymnast Jordan Chiles, and soccer player Trinity Rodman are also among those recognized. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 10 July 2026

Later, Swift shared her thoughts on the gymnast’s impressive routine. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026

Lindsley, who both performs at Casa Bonita and oversees the dive team, is a former gymnast and circus performer with live water show experience on cruise lines like Royal Caribbean and The Han Show in China. — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 July 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