floor exercise

noun

: an event in gymnastics competition consisting of various ballet and tumbling movements (such as jumps, somersaults, and handstands) performed without apparatus

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In the past three decades, Hanna has maintained her core strength with a program of floor exercises, pilates and yoga. — Danielle Rossingh, New York Times, 21 May 2026 There’s growing recognition that men would benefit from doing pelvic floor exercises, too. — Stacey Colino, Time, 9 June 2026 Just 10 minutes of daily floor exercises may improve balance, flexibility and agility, according to a new study. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2026 Last month, Chiles ended her collegiate career by winning the NCAA floor exercise title, the second in her career. — Marquise Francis, NBC news, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for floor exercise

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First Known Use

1957, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of floor exercise was in 1957

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“Floor exercise.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/floor%20exercise. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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