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phys ed

American  
[fiz ed] / ˈfɪz ˈɛd /
Or phys. ed.

noun

Informal.
  1. physical education.


Etymology

Origin of phys ed

First recorded in 1950–55; by shortening

Example Sentences

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The vibe was relaxed and inclusive: phys ed class with your favorite teacher who’s been at the school forever.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

But I used to get $25 to $30 a day during the winter, teaching phys ed in the middle school — sixth, seventh and eighth grade.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2023

But I used to get $25 to $30 a day during the winter, teaching phys ed in the middle school - sixth, seventh and eighth grade.

From Washington Times • Nov. 24, 2023

Hers is a megalomaniacal tour de force that reaches its climax in the extraordinary “The Smell of Rebellion,” a musical rampage on a muddy obstacle course that passes for a grueling phys ed class.

From Washington Post • Dec. 19, 2022

After phys ed one day, I was alone in the locker room when Ty and Johnny walked up to me.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman