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glutes

American

[gloo-teez] / ˈglu tiz /

plural noun

Informal.

the muscles of the buttocks.

Etymology

Origin of glutes

glute shortening of gluteus + -s ³

Example Sentences

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It’s deeply relaxing — and notably thorough, with attention paid to areas like the glutes that many massages skip.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Uphills exact a harsh toll on an athlete’s hamstrings, glutes and calves while spiking their heart rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 1, 2025

Discussing his current movement, he says: "I can move my feet and I can stand with a frame attached to my wheelchair but I need to work on my glutes."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2025

Do these exercises to help stretch and strengthen your lower back, including your glutes.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2025

She’ll have to make sure to add some crunches and leg lifts to strengthen her abdominals and her glutes.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti

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