warmup
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
warmup
/ˈwoɚmˌʌp/
noun
plural
warmups
warmup
/ˈwoɚmˌʌp/
noun
plural
warmups
Britannica Dictionary definition of WARMUP
chiefly US
1
[count]
:
an exercise or set of exercises done to prepare for a sport or other activity
— often plural
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She did a five-minute warmup before running.
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He injured himself during warmups.
2
[count]
:
something done before something else to prepare an audience, a group, etc., for the next thing
— usually singular
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This presentation is just a warmup for the big session tomorrow.
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Dinner is just a warmup. You should see what we're having for dessert!
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He's just the warmup act.
3
warmups
[plural]
:
comfortable clothing worn by athletes while they are preparing for competition
— usually plural
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The race was about to start, so the runners removed their warmups.
— called also
warmup suit
