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Definition
Gymnastics; a sport involving physical exercises that demonstrate strength, balance, agility, and coordination.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the formal sport involving apparatus or floor routines, rather than general physical exercise or stretching. While it describes a specific athletic discipline, it is often used in casual conversation to refer to children's extracurricular activities or to praise someone's physical flexibility.
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She learned gymnastics when she was small, so her body is very flexible.
Do you think learning gymnastics is very difficult?
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Grammar guides
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