workout
6 synonyms for workout, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A session of physical exercise.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
training session
How to use workout
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
intense workout
daily workout
workout routine
Etymology
Formed from the phrasal verb "work out," meaning to exercise.
Full origin of workout →Frequently asked questions
What does “workout” mean?
The word “workout” means a session of physical exercise. In plain terms, a session or program of physical exercise.
How do you pronounce “workout”?
“Workout” is pronounced WURK-owt (/ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t/ in IPA).
How do you use “workout” in a sentence?
Here is “workout” used in a sentence: “She does a thirty-minute workout every morning.”
What part of speech is “workout”?
“Workout” is a noun.
Is “workout” a common word?
“Workout” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “workout” have?
“Workout” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a session of physical exercise.
Is workout one word or two words?
It depends on the part of speech. The noun is one word — 'I finished my workout' — while the verb is two words: 'I work out three times a week.' Writing 'I workout every day' is a common mistake; whenever the word is an action performed by a subject, it should be written as work out.
What is the difference between a workout and exercise?
Exercise is the general term for any physical activity done for fitness, while a workout is a single, usually planned session of exercise. You might get exercise incidentally by walking to work, but a workout implies a deliberate session, often with a structure or goal, such as a gym routine.
What is the difference between a workout and training?
A workout is one session of physical exercise, while training refers to an ongoing program of sessions aimed at a longer-term goal, such as a race or a sport. In short, training is the overall plan and workouts are the individual sessions inside it.
What is the plural of workout?
The plural is workouts, as in 'three workouts a week.' Because the noun is a single closed compound, it takes a regular -s ending; the related verb changes differently, giving forms like works out, worked out, and working out.
