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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The gymnast also shared photos of the pair’s Christmas celebrations on her profile, including a photo of them embracing on the couch and another blurry pic of them sharing a kiss. Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025 The youngest boys share a bunk bed and take turns swinging like gymnasts from the top level to the floor. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025 Perhaps more surprising was Olympic gymnast Simone Biles, who this year went public about her breast augmentation, lower blepharoplasty and earlobe reconstruction. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025 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 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 31 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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