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glutes

American  
[gloo-teez] / ˈglu tiz /

plural noun

Informal.
  1. the muscles of the buttocks.


Etymology

Origin of glutes

glute shortening of gluteus + -s 3

Example Sentences

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The plank involves holding a position similar to a push-up for an extended period to work core abdominal muscles as well as the back, shoulders, arms and glutes.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Does it hurt?,’ ” said Colleen Ferguson, who owns EMS Body Atelier in Santa Barbara, Calif. Her “obsessed” converts tout toned glutes and abs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Lisa Rinna, a survivor of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” is acting her glutes off.

From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026

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