calisthenics

American  

[kal-uhs-then-iks] / ˌkæl əsˈθɛn ɪks /

Or callisthenics

noun

1. (used with a plural verb) gymnastic exercises designed to develop physical health and vigor, usually performed with little or no special apparatus.

2. (used with a singular verb) the art, practice, or a session of such exercises.

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calisthenics British  

/ ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks /

noun

1. a variant spelling (esp US) of callisthenics

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Other Word Forms

• calisthenic adjective
• calisthenical adjective

Etymology

Origin of calisthenics

1840–50; cali- (variant of calli- ) + Greek sthén ( os ) strength + -ics

Example Sentences

I believe reading books that challenge me is a great way to practice mental calisthenics.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Have you lost your mind, miss? This is a carriage road; it’s no place to be doing your morning calisthenics. Move along, now.”

From Literature

The calisthenics then continue in his office, where he often does more push-ups.

From The Wall Street Journal

From the opening calisthenics of “Training Season” and “Break My Heart,” Lipa ripped through a quiver of deep-house and neo-disco staples to fuel Pride parties for the rest of her life.

From Los Angeles Times

A calisthenics workout at home We have a third room in the crib where we keep workout equipment, so I’ve become a calisthenics freak.

From Los Angeles Times

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