gymnast

noun

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

Examples of gymnast in a Sentence

the years of training required to become a champion gymnast
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Former gymnasts immediately—and accurately—saw the season’s cancellation as a death sentence, and sought ways to intervene. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Apr. 2026 At the 1976 Montreal Olympic Games, fourteen-year-old gymnast Nadia Comăneci scored perfect 10s. Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026 The gymnast supported her boyfriend — who plays for the Houston Texans — while at practice in August 2021. Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 Appearing as the narrator is a woman who has played Peter Pan on stage more than any other person — Olympic gymnast and actress Cathy Rigby. Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gymnast

Word History

Etymology

Middle French gymnaste, from Greek gymnastēs trainer, from gymnazein

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gymnast was in 1594

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“Gymnast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gymnast. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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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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