workout

American  

[wurk-out] / ˈwɜrkˌaʊt /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of workout

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

Example Sentences

"Even a quick 25-30 minute workout is pretty good. Sometimes I do more weight training, but not every time," he told AFP.

From Barron's

Though it’s not waterproof, you can wear it during most workouts.

From The Wall Street Journal

In another, she was on a beach in black workout pants, hair settling in waves at her chest.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, he prefers grueling cardiovascular workouts for more than 1,000 hours per year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Díaz participated in the Dodgers’ first day of official workouts Friday, throwing a clean bullpen session without any hiccups.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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