gymnast
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- nongymnast noun
Etymology
Origin of gymnast
1585–95; < Greek gymnastḗs the trainer of the athletes, equivalent to gymnáz ( ein ) ( gymnasium 1 ) + -tēs agent suffix
Example Sentences
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When gymnast Jordan Chiles was stripped of her bronze medal by the International Olympic Committee, Flav gifted her a bronze, oversized clock necklace as a replacement.
From Los Angeles Times
They were captivated by the choreography on the floor and the balance on the beam, by the work each gymnast puts into their routine and by the thrills of the best show in Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times
Watching the gymnasts change their approach to the daily grind and developing the young team, anchored by Olympic gold-medalist Jordan Chiles, has been a big part of the Bruins’ success.
From Los Angeles Times
Starting in the third grade, I trained at a gym to compete as an Olympic gymnast.
For Olympic gymnast Ruby Evans, how she looks is "as important" as the gymnastics itself.
From BBC
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