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glutes

American

[gloo-teez] / ˈglu tiz /

plural noun

Informal.

the muscles of the buttocks.

Etymology

Origin of glutes

glute shortening of gluteus + -s ³

Example Sentences

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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

It’s deeply relaxing — and notably thorough, with attention paid to areas like the glutes that many massages skip.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

The 34-year-old, known as GrassHopper on his gaming channels, said that preparation for the marathon took six months and included physical training, focusing on his "legs and glutes", as well a a diet plan.

From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025

My elbow barks every time I bicep curl; my SI joint is creaky from sitting all day, which makes my glutes and lower back tight.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2024

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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