limber

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adjective

lim·​ber ˈlim-bər How to pronounce limber (audio)
Synonyms of limbernext
1
: having a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile, nimble
2
: capable of being shaped : flexible
limberly adverb
limberness noun

limber

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verb

limbered; limbering ˈlim-b(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce limber (audio)

intransitive verb

: to become limber
limber up by running

transitive verb

: to cause to become limber
limber up his fingers

limber

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noun

: a two-wheeled vehicle to which a gun or caisson may be attached

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Examples of limber in a Sentence

Adjective he shaped the basket out of limber branches that could bend easily around a frame
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Adjective
For thousands of years, people have turned to yoga to feel more limber, release stress and rejuvenate their overall physical and mental health. — Forrest Brown, CNN, 21 June 2022 Not surprisingly, given his experience and expertise, Djokovic came out loose, limber and locked in. — Howard Fendrich, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Feb. 2020
Verb
Here are five stretches to help keep you limber pre-and-post workout. — Jessica Sebor, Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2022 But my classic massage did the trick, and limbered me right up after a day of bending my knobby knees on the slopes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for limber

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

origin unknown

Noun

Middle English lymour

First Known Use

Adjective

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Verb

1748, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of limber was in the 15th century

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limber

1 of 2 adjective
lim·​ber ˈlim-bər How to pronounce limber (audio)
: bending easily : flexible, supple
limberly adverb
limberness noun

limber

2 of 2 verb
limbered; limbering
ˈlim-b(ə-)riŋ
: to make or become limber
limbered up with exercises

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