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workout

n. countable
C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈwɝˌkaʊt// UK //wˈɜːkaʊt// work·out

n. a period of physical exercise you do to keep your body strong and healthy. You can do this at a gym, at home, or outside.

n. a session of vigorous physical exercise or training. Often used to describe a structured routine designed to improve fitness or athletic performance.


SIMPLE

I try to do a short workout every morning before work.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long day at the office, she finds that a high-intensity workout helps her clear her mind.

COMPLEX

The professional athlete's daily workout involves a sophisticated blend of cardiovascular endurance training, explosive power lifting, and targeted flexibility exercises to prevent injury.

Synonyms
Origin

Deverbal from work out.

Usage

Commonly paired with the verbs 'do', 'get', or 'complete'.

Pitfall

I am going to work out my bodyI am going to do a workoutWhile 'work out' is a verb, the noun 'workout' is typically used with the verb 'do' or 'have' to describe the session.

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