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
Recent Examples on the Web She was also being molested under the guise of treatment, like hundreds of young gymnasts over the years, by Nassar. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 June 2024 The glitzy swimsuits, exaggerated (waterproof) makeup, dramatic music and air of antic theatricality might conjure memories of Busby Berkeley extravaganzas, but artistic swimmers are superb athletes with the cardiovascular conditioning of sprinters and the flexibility of gymnasts. Sarah Lyall Daniel Dorsa, New York Times, 6 June 2024 On April 22, 2023, the gymnast took to Instagram to share several gorgeous photos of her and Jonathan Owen’s private nuptials. Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024 After taking home top honors at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, gymnast Simone Biles was spotted celebrating in Fort Worth. Biles, 27, won her ninth national all-around title on Sunday at the championships, which were hosted at Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for gymnast 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

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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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