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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


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What calls to mind phys ed and school gymnasiums more palpably than dodgeball?

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2024

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

To someone who couldn’t even get himself over the pommel horse in phys ed, this looked like a superpower.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 30, 2019

If this turns into another phys ed class it doesn't work for most children.

From New York Times ● Feb. 14, 2018

Inside, the community center sounds like the gymnasium during girls’ phys ed.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy

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