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Synonyms

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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Freshman Nola Matthews was slotted into the floor rotation to replace the injured gymnast.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 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

In an announcement last year unveiling the 2026 medals, Italian rhythmic gymnast Alessia Maurelli said, “An Olympic medal is never just a piece of metal.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

US gymnast Jordan Chiles's bid to retain her Paris Olympics bronze medal will continue after Switzerland's top court sent the matter back to the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Thursday.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

When a gymnast does a little hop on the landing, that’s an automatic one-tenth deduction.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles

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