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workouta session of vigorous physical exercise or training

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a session of vigorous physical exercise or training

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

Example Sentences

  • My workout was so intense that I couldn't lift my coffee cup the next day.
  • She follows a strict workout schedule to maintain her fitness level.
  • His idea of a workout is walking to the refrigerator during commercial breaks.

workout

NOUN

[/ˈwɜːrkaʊt/]

a session of vigorous physical exercise or training

She finishes a tough workout, sweating and smiling at the gym mirror.
💡 Concept

She finishes a tough workout, sweating and smiling at the gym mirror.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈwɜːrkaʊt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈwɜːkaʊt/

🌳Etymology

Rootwork
Suffix-out

Origin

Workout emerged in the early 20th century as a compound noun derived from the phrasal verb 'work out'. The word 'work' traces back to Old English 'weorc', while 'out' functions as an adverbial particle meaning 'completely' or 'thoroughly', combining to denote vigorous physical exercise or training.

Breakdown

work (Old English 'weorc', to labor or exert effort) + out (adverbial particle meaning 'completely' or 'thoroughly'), together forming a compound noun designating intense physical activity or training session.

🎵Rhyme

lookoutblackoutknockout
lookout
blackout
knockout

🔗Collocations

intense workout
morning workout
cardio workout
workout routine
full-body workout
skip a workout

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My workout was so intense that I couldn't lift my coffee cup the next day.

She follows a strict workout schedule to maintain her fitness level.

😄 Fun example

His idea of a workout is walking to the refrigerator during commercial breaks.

The athletes completed their final workout before the competition.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

exercisetrainingfitness sessionphysical activity

Antonyms

restinactivityrelaxation

Related

gymfitnesstrainingexerciseroutine

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