pilates

noun

A system of physical exercises created by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s.

Example sentences

“She does pilates twice a week to strengthen her back.”
“The gym offers a beginner pilates class on Tuesday evenings.”

Pronounced 'pih-LAH-teez', not like 'pilots'. Often written with a capital P because it comes from its inventor's surname.

Related words

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