A1 noun Neutral #2,564 most common

workout

/ˈwɜːrkaʊt/

A session of physical exercise or training to improve fitness and health. It usually involves a series of movements like running, lifting weights, or stretching.

Examples

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1

I usually do a short workout in my living room.

I usually do a short exercise session in my living room.

2

The coach scheduled a mandatory workout for the entire team.

The coach scheduled a required exercise session for the entire team.

3

That workout was so hard, I am exhausted!

That exercise session was very difficult, I am very tired!

Word Family

Noun
workout
Verb
work out
Related
worker
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Memory Tip

Think of 'working' to get the sweat 'out' of your body.

Quick Quiz

I need to go to the gym for my daily ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: workout

Examples

1

I usually do a short workout in my living room.

everyday

I usually do a short exercise session in my living room.

2

The coach scheduled a mandatory workout for the entire team.

formal

The coach scheduled a required exercise session for the entire team.

3

That workout was so hard, I am exhausted!

informal

That exercise session was very difficult, I am very tired!

4

Research shows that a 30-minute workout improves heart health.

academic

Studies show that a 30-minute exercise period improves heart health.

5

The company provides a gym for a quick afternoon workout.

business

The company provides a gym for a quick afternoon exercise session.

Word Family

Noun
workout
Verb
work out
Related
worker

Common Collocations

do a workout perform an exercise session
daily workout exercise done every day
intense workout a very hard and fast exercise session
morning workout exercise done in the morning
gym workout exercise done at a fitness center

Common Phrases

full-body workout

an exercise session that moves all parts of the body

post-workout meal

food eaten after finishing exercise

give someone a workout

to make someone work very hard physically

Often Confused With

workout vs work out

Workout (one word) is a noun for the session; work out (two words) is the verb for the action.

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Usage Notes

Use 'workout' as a noun to describe the event or period of time spent exercising. It is often paired with the verbs 'do', 'have', or 'finish'.

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Common Mistakes

Don't write 'I like to workout' (verb usage). Instead, write 'I like to work out' or 'I like my workout'.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'working' to get the sweat 'out' of your body.

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Word Origin

Derived from the phrasal verb 'work out', which began to be used as a compound noun in the late 19th century.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun: a workout, two workouts Usually used with the verb 'do' Compound noun
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Cultural Context

In many Western countries, a 'daily workout' is seen as a standard part of a healthy modern lifestyle.

Quick Quiz

I need to go to the gym for my daily ___.

Correct!

The correct answer is: workout

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