gymkhana

noun

gym·kha·na jim-ˈkä-nə How to pronounce gymkhana (audio)

-ˈka-

: a meet featuring sports contests or athletic skills: such as

: competitive games on horseback

: a timed contest for automobiles featuring a series of events designed to test driving skill

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Both the word gymkhana and the event it describes originated in 19th-century India. The word is probably an alteration of the Hindi "gedkhana," which describes a ball- playing area similar to a racket ball court, with the first syllable influenced by our word gymnasium. The first gymkhanas were displays of athletics and equestrian skill, and while those are still common, the 20th century introduced a new kind of gymkhana, designed to show off car handling. These newer gymkhanas are often held in parking lots, where contestants race over tight, twisting courses marked with cones or pylons.

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Recent Examples on the Web In the episode, Ken talks with editor Jake Lingeman about the newest gymkhana car, the Hoonifox, and his aspirations to film it in Miami with an '80s Miami Vice vibe.

Maxwell B. Mortimer, Car and Driver, 14 May 2020 Workers were dragging and wetting the sand/clay mixture before the start of the gymkhana event, and the girls wanted a front row seat.

Denise Coffey, Courant Community, 5 Sep. 2017 Veronica Duncan knew at once what to look for in a pony or a horse, after all those gymkhanas and point-to-points.

The Economist, 12 Oct. 2017 And for the horse lovers, there was a gymkhana in the arena.

Denise Coffey, Courant Community, 14 June 2017

单词	gymkhana
释义	gymkhana noun gym·kha·na jim-ˈkä-nə -ˈka- : a meet featuring sports contests or athletic skills: such as a : competitive games on horseback b : a timed contest for automobiles featuring a series of events designed to test driving skill Did you know? Both the word gymkhana and the event it describes originated in 19th-century India. The word is probably an alteration of the Hindi "gedkhana," which describes a ball- playing area similar to a racket ball court, with the first syllable influenced by our word gymnasium. The first gymkhanas were displays of athletics and equestrian skill, and while those are still common, the 20th century introduced a new kind of gymkhana, designed to show off car handling. These newer gymkhanas are often held in parking lots, where contestants race over tight, twisting courses marked with cones or pylons. Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web In the episode, Ken talks with editor Jake Lingeman about the newest gymkhana car, the Hoonifox, and his aspirations to film it in Miami with an '80s Miami Vice vibe. Maxwell B. Mortimer, Car and Driver, 14 May 2020 Workers were dragging and wetting the sand/clay mixture before the start of the gymkhana event, and the girls wanted a front row seat. Denise Coffey, Courant Community, 5 Sep. 2017 Veronica Duncan knew at once what to look for in a pony or a horse, after all those gymkhanas and point-to-points. The Economist, 12 Oct. 2017 And for the horse lovers, there was a gymkhana in the arena. Denise Coffey, Courant Community, 14 June 2017 Word History Etymology probably modification of Hindi gẽdkhāna & Urdu gendkhāna, literally, ball court First Known Use 1877, in the meaning defined above gymkhana noun as in derby Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance derby championship outing biathlon pentathlon decathlon triathlon race open final semifinal field day marathon tussle sport skirmish tournament scrimmage round tug-of-war play-off athletics battle heptathlon competition ultramarathon rally nightcap national(s) contest event tourney heat conflict game run struggle set meet sweepstakes matchup volley sweep-stake bout match
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gymkhana

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