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gymnast

American  
[jim-nast, -nuhst] / ˈdʒɪm næst, -nəst /

noun

  1. a person trained and skilled in gymnastics.

gymnast British  
/ ˈdʒɪmnæst /

noun

  1. a person who is skilled or trained in gymnastics

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Other Word Forms

  • nongymnast noun

Etymology

Origin of gymnast

1585–95; < Greek gymnastḗs the trainer of the athletes, equivalent to gymnáz ( ein ) ( gymnasium 1 ) + -tēs agent suffix

Example Sentences

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The decorated gymnast and two-time Olympian recently competed in the latest season of “Dancing With the Stars,” finishing in third place alongside her partner Ezra Sosa.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Starting in the third grade, I trained at a gym to compete as an Olympic gymnast.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

For Olympic gymnast Ruby Evans, how she looks is "as important" as the gymnastics itself.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

The former elite trampoline gymnast put an elegant flair on the skill, splitting her legs in the air and landing on one skate.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Every gymnast had to perform the same routine, which was set by the US AG and showcased all the skills you had to master for each level.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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