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Definition of gymnast

gymnast

/ˈdʒɪm.næst/
gym · nast
Adverb:gymnastically
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Plural:gymnasts
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Adjective:gymnastic
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gymnast Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An athlete who trains or competes in gymnastics, performing exercises that require physical strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and balance.

Example

"The young gymnast executed a flawless routine on the balance beam to win the gold medal."

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• Rhymes for gymnast

• Nearby Words

gwyniad
gym
gymnasium
gymnast
gymnaster
gymnastic
gymnastically

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via French and Latin from Ancient Greek 'gymnastes' (a trainer of professional athletes), ultimately derived from 'gymnos' (naked), because ancient Greek athletes trained and competed without clothing.

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