workout
Americannoun
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a trial or practice session in athletics, as in running, boxing, or football.
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a structured regime of physical exercise.
She goes to the gym for a workout twice a week.
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any trial or practice session.
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an act or instance of working something out.
Etymology
Origin of workout
First recorded in 1890–95; noun use of verb phrase work out
Example Sentences
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Schools don’t want to have their coaches battling it out weekly with club coaches, which also would place additional pressure on athletes dealing with school work and then having to do double workouts.
From Los Angeles Times
The super supportive AI trainer says he has a workout plan for the man before abruptly pivoting to a pitch for height-increasing insoles.
From Los Angeles Times
This gives me a chance to read or watch a show, get down on the floor for a short workout, spend some time knitting, or eat a leisurely breakfast.
"Even a quick 25-30 minute workout is pretty good. Sometimes I do more weight training, but not every time," he told AFP.
From Barron's
Though it’s not waterproof, you can wear it during most workouts.
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