gym

noun

ˈjim How to pronounce gym (audio)
Definition of gymnext
as in gymnasium
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising he decided to get up early and go to the gym to lift weights

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Recent Examples of gym Some do impromptu handstands against the wall, their feet tapping to the music; others migrate to adjacent gym equipment, pulsing on workout rings, swinging on knotted climbing ropes or swiveling their hips on a Bosu balance ball. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Price worked from the gym floor, spreading out fleece before carefully cutting and assembling a blanket. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026 For people who feel intimidated by the gym, working with a qualified trainer for a few sessions can help boost confidence and refine technique, according to Zemer. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 The ship has nine dining venues, a beautiful outdoor pool, a full-service gym, a pickleball court, a piano bar, and more to keep you entertained throughout the voyage. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gym
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gymnasium
Noun
  • Temporarily setting aside her usual day job, Colman modeled alongside a few other familiar faces in the runway show, held in a gymnasium setting.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Chaminade’s building program begins as one of its Mission League members, Harvard-Westlake, prepares to unveil its River Park Sports Complex in early 2027 that includes a pool, gymnasium, two playing fields, a parking lot, tennis courts and a cafe.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of gymnasium

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“Gym.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gym. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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