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workout

Phoneticswork·out

US/ˈwɝˌkaʊt/

UK/wˈɜːkaʊt/

Definition

n. any activity that is very tiring or requires a lot of mental or physical effort.

n. any task or experience that demands significant physical or cognitive exertion, often resulting in fatigue.

Examples

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

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

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

Examples

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.”

Real-World Examples

“Ice baths can reduce soreness and support short-term recovery after an intense workout.”
The Conversation · 18 Aug 2026
“The team compared the effects of individual workouts and physical activity performed together as a couple on three relationship outcomes: communication, conflict resolution and marital stress.”
Phys.org · 11 Aug 2026

Etymology

Deverbal from work out.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Synonyms

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Level
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Common
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Informal

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