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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So what else could the the #1 gymnast in the nation possibly accomplish? Kasey Nelson, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024 Graziadei and Johnson were competing against Olympian rugby player Ilona Maher and pro Alan Bersten; Super Bowl champion Danny Amendola partnered with dancer Witney Carson; Olympian gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik and pro Rylee Arnold; and actor Chandler Kinney with dancer Brandon Armstrong. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024 The duo went up against Super Bowl champion Danny Amendola and pro dancer Witney Carson; actress Chandler Kinney and pro Brandon Armstrong; Olympian rugby player Ilona Maher and pro Alan Bersten; and Olympian gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik and pro Rylee Arnold. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 27 Nov. 2024 Suni Lee captivated the world’s attention last summer at the Olympic Games in Paris as an unstoppable gymnast, who, alongside her teammates, clinched the gold medal in the all-around competition. Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024 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 21 Dec. 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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