Workout
//ˈwɝk.aʊ̯t// noun
noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An exercise session; a period of physical exercise.
"The following guidelines for smart weekly scheduling can simplify this piece of the planning: Swim three or four workouts each week."
- 2 the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit wordnet
- 3 A schedule or program of specific exercises, especially one intended to achieve a particular goal.
"If athletes do too much too soon, they will be stiff and sore 24 to 48 hours after a new workout."
- 4 Any activity that requires much physical or mental effort, or produces strain. broadly
"Cynthia's phone got a workout, as well. In approximately three days since the news had hit the street, a total of five bridal showers had been booked, not to mention a luncheon at Esther Cunningham's and tea at Olivia Harper's."
Example
More examples"My sister is old enough to go to a workout studio by herself."
Etymology
Deverbal from work out.
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