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

She was escorted to the recreation area for late-night workouts, and was allowed to shower after other inmates were confined to their bunks at 8 p.m.

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“You have high school and youth athletes doing pro workouts, sometimes training in groups with pros,” Boldon says.

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In the afternoon, he and his training group either skate or have a pool workout.

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So before Alexander added any new pupil to his “edge assassins” training program, he brought them to the hill for a workout.

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“Bobby doesn’t miss a workout. He’s not the type to carry around a gym bag so he goes as he is, whenever he can fit it into his schedule,” she said.

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Related Words

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