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Definition of glute

glute

/ɡluːt/
glute
Plural:glutes
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Adjective:gluteal
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glute Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of the three large muscles (gluteus maximus, gluteus medius, and gluteus minimus) that make up each side of the buttocks (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The physical therapist recommended doing weighted squats and lunges to strengthen his glutes and stabilize his hips."

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• Rhymes for glute

• Nearby Words

glumness
glums
glut
glute
gluteal
gluten
glutinous

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 20th century as an informal clipping of "gluteus" (or "gluteal muscle"), which derives from Modern Latin "gluteus" and ultimately from Ancient Greek "gloutos", meaning "rump" or "buttock".

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Glute. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/glute
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