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

Danell Leyva becomes the first American man gymnast to win a gold medal at the World Championships since 2003. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

Gardner coached several youth prospects and served as director of an annual winter meet that drew hundreds of gymnasts to Iowa. — CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

First to Fly by Rodrigo Vazquez Salessi follows two young gymnasts who became the first athletes in the history of Qatar and their respective countries to compete at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

Ahmed arranged for the Dane—a twenty-four-year-old gymnast—to go into Syria under her guidance. — Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 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