workout

English

/ˈwəːk.aʊt/, /ˈwɚk.aʊt/

noun
Definitions
  • An exercise session; a period of physical exercise.
  • A schedule or program of specific exercises, especially one intended to achieve a particular goal.
  • (by extension) Any activity that requires much physical or mental effort, or produces strain.

Etymology

Compound from English work (made of specified material) + English out (surpassing, beyond, outward, away from).

Origin

English

out

Gloss

surpassing, beyond, outward, away from

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