acrobatics

[ak-ruh-bat-iks] / ˌæk rəˈbæt ɪks /

NOUN

athletic floor exercises

Synonyms

STRONG

balancing feats gymnastics somersaults stunts tumbling

Example Sentences

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Lady Gaga, Green Day and Post Malone headlined the festival, but other memorable moments included Benson Boone and his acrobatics, Gustavo Dudamel conducting the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

The Awakening at Wynn Las Vegas — There’s dancing, illusions, puppetry and acrobatics on full display in “The Awakening,” a visually striking production at Wynn Las Vegas.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

Thousands flocked to the city of Weimar for a recent festival that celebrated the linguistic tradition with workshops, cabaret performances and even heart-stopping circus acrobatics.

From Barron's • Oct. 26, 2025

Before long Covid, Avalyn says she was sporty at primary school and enjoyed acrobatics.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

I’d catch a city bus to go to late-afternoon dance classes at Mayfair Academy on Seventy-Ninth Street, where I was taking jazz and acrobatics.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama