warm-up
|warm-up|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈwɔrmˌʌp/
🇬🇧
/ˈwɔːmˌʌp/
preparation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'warm-up' originates from English, specifically the words 'warm' and 'up', where 'warm' meant 'to make or become warm' and 'up' indicated 'an upward direction or movement'.
Historical Evolution
'warm' and 'up' were combined in English to form the compound noun 'warm-up', which has been used since the early 20th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make something warm', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'preparation for an activity'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a period or act of preparation for a performance or activity, especially a physical exercise session.
The athletes did a quick warm-up before the race.
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Last updated: 2025/06/20 09:21