gymnast

noun

gym·​nast ˈjim-ˌnast How to pronounce gymnast (audio)
-nəst
Synonyms of gymnastnext
: 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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Katelyn Ohashi, the beloved gymnast known for her viral NCAA routines, has made a surprising return to elite gymnastics after a 13-year hiatus. Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Olympic gymnast Simone Biles also had a lower blepharoplasty, along with a breast augmentation and earlobe surgery. Louis Peitzman, Entertainment Weekly, 24 June 2026 Recently, Deadline reported that Brown was exiting the Netflix sports drama Perfect, in which she was set to play Olympic gymnast Kerry Strug. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 24 June 2026 The 29-year-old Olympic gymnast shared several photos from their getaway on Instagram, one of which was a snapshot of Owens, 30, grabbing her butt in an elevator. Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 22 June 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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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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