glute

noun

ˈglüt 

plural glutes

informal

: a large muscle of the buttocks : gluteus

—usually plural

To counteract the imbalances created by cycling, plus improve your posture, flexibility and overall performance, [Jeb] Stewart recommends concentrating on the deep abdominal muscles … as well as the hips, glutes and shoulder girdle.

—Selene Yeager

Run, run, run at high altitudes (to improve oxygen use) and over hills (great for glutes).

—Sharon Herbstman

Examples of glute in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bodyweight Squats Squats work some of the largest muscles in your lower body, including your quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes. —Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 11 June 2026

One way to activate your glutes is to lie on your back and practice glute sets. —Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 29 May 2026

And yes, there are aesthetic promises too: tighter abs, stronger glutes, and a visibly more toned body overall. —Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026

Special props to the jolly axe-throwing head of adventure, Nye Rees; personable Brasserie maitre d’, Javier Padron; and trainer Peter Sullivan, who explained the finer points of fasting for women whilst crucifying my glutes. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1984, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for glute

• boot
• bruit
• brut
• brute
• chute
• coot
• cute
• flute
• fruit
• hoot
• jute
• loot

Medical Definition

glute

noun

ˈglüt 

: gluteus

especially : gluteus maximus

—usually used in plural