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glute

British  
/ ɡluːt /

noun

  1. informal short for gluteus

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of glute

C20

Example Sentences

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That is why I focus on simple exercises—hip mobility work, glute strengthening, planks, anti-rotation moves like Pallof presses, and upper-back rotation drills.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

He missed the Lakers' first two pre-season games with what Lakers coach JJ Redick called nerve irritation in his glute.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

A glute strain began affecting his sciatic nerve and the pain left Bosa unable to do anything except lie on an exercise ball in the fetal position for hours.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2024

In nearly two years of running a half-marathon each day, Ryvar says she has only had one injury — and that was when she changed running shoes, which triggered an old glute injury.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

Forward and former England captain Lawes, who has been out of the game with concussion as well as glute and calf injuries, has 96 England caps and will return to full training on Thursday.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2023