workout
word
/ˈwɝˌkaʊt/
WUR-kowt
/wˈɜːkaʊt/
WUR-kowt
Definition
A physical exercise session done to improve fitness, strength, or health. 'Workout' usually refers to a planned set of exercises, often done at a gym or at home.
Usage & Nuances
'Workout' is a noun, often used countably ('a workout'). It can refer to any planned exercise session, not just gym routines. Collocations: 'do a workout', 'have a workout', 'morning workout', 'cardio workout'. Avoid confusing with 'work out' (the verb meaning to exercise or to solve something).
Spanish: entrenamiento - rutina de ejerciciosPortuguese (BR): treino - sessão de exercíciosPortuguese (PT): treino - sessão de exercíciosChinese (Simplified): 锻炼 - 健身Chinese (Traditional): 鍛鍊 - 健身Hindi: व्यायाम - वर्कआउटArabic: تمرين رياضي - جلسة تدريبBengali: ওয়ার্কআউট - শরীরচর্চাRussian: тренировкаJapanese: ワークアウト - トレーニングVietnamese: bài tập - buổi tập luyệnKorean: 운동 - 워크아웃Turkish: antrenman - egzersizUrdu: ورک آؤٹ - ورزش سیشنIndonesian: latihan - olahraga
Example Sentences
That HIIT workout really kicked my butt!
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Let's do a quick workout before breakfast.
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My favorite workout is a mix of running and weights.
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She has a yoga workout every morning.
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I do a workout every evening after dinner.
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A good workout makes me feel happy.
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