1. The gluteal muscles, especially the gluteus maximus, located in the buttocks; commonly used in fitness and anatomy contexts.
Usage: informal; plural noun; often used in fitness and exercise contexts

Examples

• She does squats to strengthen her glutes.
• The trainer focused on exercises that target the glutes.
• Strong glutes are important for running and jumping.
• He felt soreness in his glutes after the workout.
• The fitness class emphasized glute activation.