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
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Livvy Dunne: This LSU gymnast was the grand marshal for Endymion. Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 4 Mar. 2025 The dolls are modeled after gymnasts Jordan Chiles and Jade Carey, disability advocates Paola Antonini and Kelen Ferreira and others. Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025 The two gymnasts are being honored with figurines for International Women’s Day as a part of Mattel’s initiative commemorating the holiday — and the power of friendship. Michelle Lee, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025 Though the junior finished eighth on floor Friday due to a landing error, the all-ACC gymnast has been a leading contributor for the Clemson Tigers in the program’s infancy. Caroline Price, Forbes, 1 Mar. 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 25 Mar. 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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