Word
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 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.” Etymology
Deverbal from work out.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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