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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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 Sabapathy was a standout gymnast with over 120 medals in regional, provincial, and international competitions. Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 Over 100 juveniles attend massive boozy house party at school principal's home: Police Sabapathy was a Toronto native and accomplished gymnast with over 120 medals, was majoring in exercise and sport science at Temple’s College of Public Health, school administrators said. Jon Haworth, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2025 Simone Biles, athlete: The Olympic gold medal gymnast was an honorary cheerleader for the Texans in 2017, when now-husband Jonathan Owens was on the team. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 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 2 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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