Pushup (noun)

1. An exercise in which a person supports the body on the hands and toes and raises and lowers it, typically as a strength-training exercise for the upper body.
2. A type of upper body exercise in which you lower and raise your body using your arms, while keeping your back straight and your core engaged.

Origin:

A compound word, combining push + up.

Examples:

1. He did 50 pushups as part of his daily workout.
2. She struggled to complete 10 pushups at first, but with regular practice she was able to do more.
3. Pushups are a great way to strengthen the chest, shoulders, and triceps.
4. The coach made the team do pushups as punishment for not following the rules.
5. The pushup is a classic calisthenics exercise that has been used for decades to build upper body strength.