What does "gymnastics" mean?

"Gymnastics" means: A sport with jumping, flipping, and balancing. Example: "She does gymnastics after school."

How do you say gymnastics in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, gymnastics is התעמלות. In Spanish, it is gimnasia.

How do you pronounce "gymnastics"?

Gymnastics is pronounced /dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Gymnastics — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

gymnastics

/dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/

noun

A sport with jumping, flipping, and balancing

“She does gymnastics after school.”

התעמלות

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Gymnastics is a noun in the sports & activities category. It is a advanced (ages 11-12) word, meaning "A sport with jumping, flipping, and balancing" In Hebrew, gymnastics translates to התעמלות.

Example Sentences

She does amazing flips and handstands in gymnastics class.
Gymnastics requires a lot of strength, balance, and practice.
The gymnast landed perfectly after jumping off the balance beam.

Did You Know? Gymnastics is one of the oldest sports — ancient Greeks practiced it over 2,500 years ago. The word "gymnastics" comes from a Greek word meaning "to exercise naked" because athletes trained without clothes back then. Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci was the first person to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics, in 1976.