workout

[wurk-out]

noun

1. a trial or practice session in athletics, as in running, boxing, or football.

2. a structured regime of physical exercise.

   She goes to the gym for a workout twice a week.

3. any trial or practice session.

4. an act or instance of working something out.

Word History and Origins

Origin of workout¹

First recorded in 1890–95; noun use of verb phrase work out

Example Sentences

Da Silva took to posting workout videos of himself on social media to show he’s physically fit for another four years.

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She said she uses YouTube Premium for workout videos instead of paying for a gym membership.

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In part, I needed a trainer to keep me from dropping a barbell on myself; plus I had no clue how to safely do a squat, let alone design an effective workout.

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He rose precisely at 5 a.m. for a long workout, chugged the same protein shake afterward, took a shower at 7 a.m. on the dot.

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Similar businesses are popping up all over the country, pitching themselves as one-stop shops for workouts, recovery and healthy fun.

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Related Words

• conditioning 
• drill 
• rehearsal 
• routine 
• session 
• test 
• training 
• tryout