gymnast

noun

gym·​nast ˈjim-ˌnast How to pronounce gymnast (audio)
-nəst
Synonyms of gymnastnext
: a person trained in gymnastics

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the years of training required to become a champion gymnast
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Ortega is the talented gymnast, while Byrne is the maternal yet manipulative and exploitative coach. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026 The Olympic gymnast accessorized her look with silver jewelry. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 23 Oct. 2026 Danell Leyva becomes the first American man gymnast to win a gold medal at the World Championships since 2003. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Gardner coached several youth prospects and served as director of an annual winter meet that drew hundreds of gymnasts to Iowa. — CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gymnast

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Etymology

Middle French gymnaste, from Greek gymnastēs trainer, from gymnazein

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of gymnast was in 1594

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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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