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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Having to count one of the two veteran gymnasts’ falls, the Bruins started with a 48.200 score — the Bruins’ lowest bars score since McDonald took over the program in 2023. Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025 The announcement, made Thursday, celebrates a historic year for the 27-year-old gymnast, who solidified her legacy as one of the greatest athletes of all time with a stunning performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Okla Jones, Essence, 3 Jan. 2025 Before Tokyo, no gymnast older than 20 had won the all-around gold medal in the past 50 years. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 The gymnast choked up and teared up when she was asked about the topic. Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Jan. 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 18 Jan. 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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