noun
gymnast
JIHM-nast
Gymnast (noun) means a person who competes in or performs gymnastics. Example: “The gymnast stuck a perfect landing on the vault.”
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A person who competes in or performs gymnastics.
"The gymnast stuck a perfect landing on the vault."
How to use gymnast
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn athlete who performs gymnastics.
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Word forms
- Plural
- gymnasts
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Etymology
From Greek gymnastes ("trainer of athletes"), rooted in gymnos ("naked").
Frequently asked questions
What does “gymnast” mean?
The word “gymnast” means a person who competes in or performs gymnastics. In plain terms, an athlete who performs gymnastics.
How do you pronounce “gymnast”?
“Gymnast” is pronounced JIHM-nast (/ˈd͡ʒɪm.næst/ in IPA).
How do you use “gymnast” in a sentence?
Here is “gymnast” used in a sentence: “The gymnast stuck a perfect landing on the vault.”
What part of speech is “gymnast”?
“Gymnast” is a noun.
Where does the word “gymnast” come from?
The word “gymnast” comes from Greek. From Greek gymnastes ("trainer of athletes"), rooted in gymnos ("naked").
