calisthenics

Or cal·lis·then·ics

[kal-uhs-then-iks]

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.

calisthenics

/ ˌkælɪsˈθɛnɪks /

noun

1. a variant spelling (esp US) of callisthenics

Other Word Forms

• calisthenic adjective
• calisthenical adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of calisthenics¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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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.

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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.

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The day began with a lecture on the dangers of pesticides and keeping hydrated, followed by calisthenics I probably hadn’t done since physical education in junior high.

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