workout — a 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 an intense workout at the gym, sweat dripping and muscles burning.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The athletes completed their final workout before the competition.”
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