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Definitions

physical education

NOUN

fitness education

Synonyms

WEAK

PE athletics calisthenics gym class gymnastic phys ed

Example Sentences

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Aspiring physical education teacher Gao Yemiao missed his 30-second window to buy a train ticket home for China's biggest holiday before seats sold out -- but he was lucky.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

This small-group instruction is "almost personalized" and more "efficient" than typical classes, added Clarisse Naud, a physical education adviser.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

For that he has his mother to thank - who persuaded him to study engineering when perhaps a course in physical education might have seemed more logical.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2025

At least one student rebelled, leading to the confiscation of a phone during physical education, reported an 8th-grader at Walter Reed, who asked not to be named.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2025

Language arts and physical education rounded out the rest of the day.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai