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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The 23-time All-American won her second and third individual NCAA titles, on bars last year and floor this year, and won the AAI Award, which goes to the top senior gymnast in the nation. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 Fans of Biles can expect to see plenty of the gymnast on the sidelines at Lucas Oil this season — and likely sporting custom clothing inspired by Owens. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026 Just like a winning gymnast could amplify a nation’s victories, an impassioned girl character could also smooth over a nation’s violence. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026 Each of these peer reviewers would then review your grant application and assign it a numerical score—just like Olympic judges assign numerical scores to a figure skater, diver or gymnast after his or her performance in an event. — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 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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