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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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“And so guys are making their upper backs and glutes their top priorities. If you see someone in their 40s, 50s and their glutes are developed, it’s a sign of longevity.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

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

Two days later, my thighs and glutes still ache.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 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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