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
Selene YeagerRun, run, run at high altitudes (to improve oxygen use) and over hills (great for glutes).—Sharon Herbstman
Sharon HerbstmanExamples of glute in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
These lunges target the glutes rather than the quads.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 14 July 2025
These naturally breathable shorts are designed to be your go-to travel bottoms with their four-way stretch, sweat-wicking fabric, and streamlined fit (which is intentional to give the glutes and thighs breathing room).
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Weak glutes are another culprit, since that causes the hamstrings to take on more work to extend the hips, Dr. Melvan explains.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 26 June 2025
Phase two of the pelvic floor exercises Luque recommends target the lower back and glutes.
5.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for glute
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Jakob Roze, Health, 14 July 2025
These naturally breathable shorts are designed to be your go-to travel bottoms with their four-way stretch, sweat-wicking fabric, and streamlined fit (which is intentional to give the glutes and thighs breathing room).
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
Weak glutes are another culprit, since that causes the hamstrings to take on more work to extend the hips, Dr. Melvan explains.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 26 June 2025
Phase two of the pelvic floor exercises Luque recommends target the lower back and glutes.
5.
—Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for glute
Cite this Entry
“Glute.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/glute. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationMedical Definition
glute
noun
: gluteus
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share