noun
acrobat
AK-ruh-bat
Acrobat (noun) means a performer skilled in feats of balance, flexibility, and coordination, such as tumbling or tightrope walking. Example: “The acrobat balanced on a wire thirty feet above the crowd.”
noun
1
A performer skilled in feats of balance, flexibility, and coordination, such as tumbling or tightrope walking.
"The acrobat balanced on a wire thirty feet above the crowd."
"Circus acrobats spent hours each day practicing their routines."
verb
1
To move or perform with the agility and balance of an acrobat.
"The dancer acrobatted across the stage in one fluid motion."
How to use acrobat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who performs impressive physical stunts involving balance and agility, like a gymnast or circus performer.
Common pairings
a skilled acrobat
acrobat performance
circus acrobat
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Word forms
- Plural
- acrobats
- Third person singular
- acrobats
- Past tense
- acrobated
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The _____ balanced on a wire thirty feet above the crowd.
Etymology
From French acrobate, tracing back to Greek akrobatēs, "one who walks on tiptoe" — a combination of akron ("tip, peak") and bainein ("to walk").
Frequently asked questions
What does “acrobat” mean?
The word “acrobat” means a performer skilled in feats of balance, flexibility, and coordination, such as tumbling or tightrope walking. In plain terms, someone who performs impressive physical stunts involving balance and agility, like a gymnast or circus performer.
How do you pronounce “acrobat”?
“Acrobat” is pronounced AK-ruh-bat (/ˈæk.ɹə.bæt/ in IPA).
How do you use “acrobat” in a sentence?
Here is “acrobat” used in a sentence: “The acrobat balanced on a wire thirty feet above the crowd.”
What part of speech is “acrobat”?
Depending on how it is used, “acrobat” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “acrobat” come from?
The word “acrobat” comes from French. From French acrobate, tracing back to Greek akrobatēs, "one who walks on tiptoe" — a combination of akron ("tip, peak") and bainein ("to walk").
How many meanings does “acrobat” have?
“Acrobat” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a performer skilled in feats of balance, flexibility, and coordination, such as tumbling or tightrope walking.
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