Gymkhana

Pronunciation: /dʒɪmˈkeɪnə/

Definitions of gymkhana

noun a type of equestrian event typically consisting of a variety of games and challenges for horse and rider

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a gymkhana event with my friends.

A2 The gymkhana included various fun activities like sack races and tug of war.

B1 The gymkhana was organized by the local community center and had a great turnout.

B2 Competing in the gymkhana required both physical strength and mental agility.

C1 The gymkhana circuit featured challenging obstacles that tested the skills of the participants.

C2 As a seasoned competitor, she knew exactly how to navigate the gymkhana course with precision and speed.

Examples of gymkhana in a Sentence

formal The equestrian club organized a gymkhana event for its members.

informal I'm thinking of entering the gymkhana competition next weekend.

slang Let's hit up the gymkhana and show off our horse riding skills.

figurative Navigating through the crowded market was like a gymkhana challenge.

Grammatical Forms of gymkhana

• past tense: gymkhanaed
• plural: gymkhanas
• comparative: more gymkhana
• superlative: most gymkhana
• present tense: gymkhana
• future tense: will gymkhana
• perfect tense: have gymkhanaed
• continuous tense: is gymkhanaing
• singular: gymkhana
• positive degree: gymkhana
• infinitive: to gymkhana
• gerund: gymkhanaing
• participle: gymkhanaed

Origin and Evolution of gymkhana

First Known Use: 1860 year

Language of Origin: Hindi

Story behind the word: The word 'gymkhana' originated from India, specifically from the Hindi word 'जिमख़ाना' (jimkhana) which means 'gymnasium' or 'athletic place'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in British India to refer to a place for sporting events and competitions, the term 'gymkhana' has evolved to also encompass a variety of social events, often with a focus on equestrian activities and competitive games.