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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The gymnast shared a photo of the blue baggage, which was left unzipped and showed several items including a white U.S.A. sweatshirt, a blue backpack and gray sweatpants. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 9 Feb. 2025 The gymnast and influencer went with a tried and true silhouette while attending the 100th Centennial New York Baseball Writers’ Dinner, where her boyfriend Paul Skenes was honored with Rookie of the Year. Marissa Muller, WWD, 26 Jan. 2025 Another gymnast who competed for Romania at the 2024 Olympics will also enter the NCAA ranks soon, as Lilia Cosman committed to Michigan State. Tess Demeyer, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025 Tyler Sabapathy was an accomplished gymnast A native of Toronto, Canada, Sabapathy had been majoring in exercise and sport science and was a member of the university’s club gymnastics team. Maria Francis, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 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 16 Feb. 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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