yogi

noun

yo·​gi ˈyō-gē How to pronounce yogi (audio)
variants or less commonly yogin
ˈyō-gən How to pronounce yogi (audio)
-ˌgin
1
: a person who practices yoga
2
capitalized : an adherent of Yoga philosophy
3
: a markedly reflective or mystical person

Examples of yogi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But through an intimate connection built via mindfulness and meditation (and horniness), the yogi and model were able to overcome anything in their way — even a Greek God named Shawn — and ultimately took home what was left of the prize pot. Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2023 Here's a top-of-the line mat for the yogi in your life. Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 11 Aug. 2023 However, not every yogi is going to feel at peace on a thicker mat. Michelle Pugle, Health, 29 Mar. 2023 Well, Heather has been a serious and devoted yogi for years. Korin Miller, Women's Health, 8 June 2023 In this profile of the yogi Sadhguru — spiritual adviser to Hollywood celebrities and the ultra-rich — Stephen Rodrick takes a skeptical look at what Sadhguru offers. Carolyn Wells, Longreads, 20 Apr. 2023 As a yogi herself, Jessie takes yoga mats very seriously and has tried several different mats throughout her yoga journey. Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 6 June 2023 The character lives with his aunt Maya and uncle Bhim, is friends with Meera Jain, and fights demons after encountering an ancient yogi who grants him the powers of a spider. Dan Gvozden, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 June 2023 Heidi is a devoted yogi, and loves swimming and walking on the treadmill with ankle weights. Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 8 June 2023 See More

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Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit yogin, from yoga

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of yogi was in 1613

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Cite this Entry

“Yogi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/yogi. Accessed 27 Sep. 2023.

Kids Definition

yogi

noun
yo·​gi ˈyō-gē How to pronounce yogi (audio)
variants also yogin
-gən How to pronounce yogi (audio)
-ˌgin
1
: a person who practices yoga
2
capitalized : a follower of Yoga

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