noun
lats
lats
Lats (noun) means (informal) Short for the latissimus dorsi muscles of the back. Example: “Pull-ups are one of the best exercises for building your lats.”
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(informal) Short for the latissimus dorsi muscles of the back.
"Pull-ups are one of the best exercises for building your lats."
How to use lats
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGym slang for the broad back muscles.
When to use it
Informal gym/fitness terminology.
Common pairings
work your lats
wide lats
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Etymology
A shortened form of latissimus dorsi.
Rhymes for lats
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What does “lats” mean?
The word “lats” means (informal) Short for the latissimus dorsi muscles of the back. In plain terms, gym slang for the broad back muscles.
How do you pronounce “lats”?
“Lats” is pronounced lats (/læts/ in IPA).
How do you use “lats” in a sentence?
Here is “lats” used in a sentence: “Pull-ups are one of the best exercises for building your lats.”
What part of speech is “lats”?
“Lats” is a noun.
