gymnast
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- nongymnast noun
Etymology
Origin of gymnast
1585–95; < Greek gymnastḗs the trainer of the athletes, equivalent to gymnáz ( ein ) ( gymnasium 1 ) + -tēs agent suffix
Example Sentences
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With every pike in midair, every perfect landing, every Yurchenko off the vault, the Reeses’ connection with each gymnast grows and their commitment to the team becomes deeper.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
Starting in the third grade, I trained at a gym to compete as an Olympic gymnast.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026
The former elite trampoline gymnast put an elegant flair on the skill, splitting her legs in the air and landing on one skate.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026
US gymnast Jordan Chiles's bid to retain her Paris Olympics bronze medal will continue after Switzerland's top court sent the matter back to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday.
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
At that point, Aimee and I were learning everything together, because Aimee, once a JO gymnast herself, had stopped competing at level eight.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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