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swimnastics

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

doing gymnastic movements in water, usually light

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Examples

  • 2006 Getting Back in Shape: 32 Workout Programs for Lifelong Fitness Swimnastics are exercises done in the water. Many common calisthenic and flexibility exercises can be modified for the water. Swimnastics has become increasingly popular, especially for older people, or those with weak muscles or joint problems
  • 2014 Three Women at the Water's Edge There was open swimming now until eight-thirty, when women's swimnastics would begin. Margaret stayed for the swimnastics sometimes, sometimes not, depending on her mood.
  • 2017 Elise LeGrow as Bitsy in "Whale Out of Water" Lazoo Backflips! Dolphins can do backflips? I should really sign up for swimnastics.

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History

Etymology

Blend of swim + gymnastics.