C1verbsporthealth
US/toʊn/
UK/təʊn/
to make your muscles or body firmer and stronger through exercise
In context
Swimming is a great way to tone your whole body without hurting your joints.
She does yoga to tone up and improve her balance.
These simple exercises help tone the muscles in your back.
Words that go with tone
verb + adverb
- tone upMany people join a gym in January to tone up.
verb + noun
- tone your musclesLight weights can tone your muscles without making them bulky.
- tone the bodyPilates aims to tone the body and improve posture.
- tone musclesSwimming helps tone muscles without putting stress on the joints.
- tone the musclesSquats tone the muscles in your legs and hips.