Word
gymnast
Phoneticsgym·nast, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdʒɪmnəst/
UK/dʒˈɪmnɑːst/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who performs physical exercises that require great strength, balance, and control. You often see them competing in events like the Olympics using bars, beams, or mats.
n. a person trained in gymnastics, performing physical feats requiring exceptional agility, coordination, and muscular strength. Refers to participants in both artistic and rhythmic disciplines.
Examples
“The gymnast performed a perfect flip on the balance beam.”
“After years of training, the young gymnast finally qualified for the national championships.”
“The gymnast's routine was a masterclass in precision, blending explosive power during the vault with delicate control during the floor exercise.”
Examples
simple
“The gymnast performed a perfect flip on the balance beam.”
contextual
“After years of training, the young gymnast finally qualified for the national championships.”
complex
“The gymnast's routine was a masterclass in precision, blending explosive power during the vault with delicate control during the floor exercise.”
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek γυμναστής (gumnastḗs, “trainer of athletes”), from γυμνάζω (gumnázō, “I train naked, exercise”), from γυμνός (gumnós, “naked”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
01. mental gymnast
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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