mental exercise
nounUK /ˈmɛn.təl ˈɛk.sə.saɪz/
US /ˈmɛn.təl ˈɛk.sɚ.saɪz/
Mental exercise is when you make your brain work hard to learn or solve something.
Doing puzzles is a fun kind of mental exercise.
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2. Activities like reading or solving problems that keep your mind active and sharp.
Grandpa does mental exercise every morning by doing the crossword.
3. Practice that helps you get better at thinking, remembering, or focusing.
Mental exercise can help students focus better in class.
4. Any task that challenges your brain rather than your body.
Chess is mental exercise, while running is physical exercise.