workout

[ wurk-out ]

noun

1. a trial or practice session in athletics, as in running, boxing, or football.
2. a structured regime of physical exercise:

   She goes to the gym for a workout twice a week.

3. any trial or practice session.
4. an act or instance of working something out.

Word History and Origins

Origin of workout¹

First recorded in 1890–95; noun use of verb phrase work out

Example Sentences

At Tuesday's public workout event, the reception for Taylor and Serrano was somewhat muted by a crowd made up almost exclusively of Paul and Tyson fans who came alive when the headliners entered the ring.

From BBC

One person said a family friend was killed in the attack when she was doing her evening workout with a walking group.

From BBC

The workout is typically done using MedX equipment, weight machines that were developed in the 1980s for rehabilitative purposes.

From Los Angeles Times

On top of being a terrific pre-holiday workout, the Great Walk debunks the ever-persistent beliefs that L.A. is not a walking city and that its physical sprawl impedes the ability to build community.

From Los Angeles Times

You might be eligible for SilverSneakers, a program that has workouts like tai chi, Zumba and outdoor walking groups, as well as scores of live online classes.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• conditioning
• drill
• rehearsal
• routine
• session
• test
• training
• tryout
• warmup
• work-out