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gymkhana

noun · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /d͡ʒɪmˈkɑnə/
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  • rhymes with -ɑːnə

1

noun

Meaning 1

A competition where riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: equestrianism, hobbies, horses, lifestyle, pets, sports

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A place of public resort for athletic games, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: India, Myanmar, dated

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3

noun

Meaning 3

A meeting for such sports.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: India, Myanmar, dated

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4

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Meaning 4

Synonym of motorkhana.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, motor-racing, racing, sports

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Synonyms: motorkhana

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5

noun

Meaning 5

Any event, situation, etc., with a broad array of elements.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

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6

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Meaning 6

a meet at which riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: meet, sports meeting

History

Etymology

From Hindustani گیند خانہ (gendxānā) / गेंदख़ाना (gendxānā, “racquet court”), from گیند / गेंद (gend, “ball”) + خانہ / ख़ाना (xānā, “court”). Influenced by gymnastics and gymnasium.