gymnast
noun
- sportsperson specialized in gymnastics
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɪm.næst/ / /ˈd͡ʒɪm.næst/ / /ˈd͡ʒɪm.nəst/
noun
Etymology: Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek γυμναστής (gumnastḗs, “trainer of athletes”), from γυμνάζω (gumnázō, “I train naked, exercise”), from γυμνός (gumnós, “naked”).
- One who performs (the sport of) gymnastics.