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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Multiple interviews reported how Haney pulled athletes by the hair, used crude language to berate students, and even threatened to commit suicide if gymnasts attempted to leave her team at MG Elite. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 There’s Olivia Dunne, the 22-year-old Louisiana State gymnast, who can now command hundreds of thousands of dollars for an advertorial TikTok post. Cornell Watson, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025 Other pictures include McElhenney and Reynolds having an emotional hug, Lively on the field with a can of Betty Buzz nearby, a group moment with Lively, Reynolds, McElhenney and gymnast Aly Raisman. Raven Brunner, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025 Simone Biles Wears Oscar de la Renta Simone Biles, the award-winning gymnast and global icon, stunned at the Time100 Gala in an elegant off-the-shoulder Oscar de la Renta gown adorned with delicate embellishments. Mecca Pryor, Essence, 25 Apr. 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 21 May. 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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