Synonyms of gymnasium

gymnasium

noun

jim-ˈnā-zē-əm 

as in gym

a building or room used for sports activities and exercising

since it was raining, the kids had recess in the gymnasium

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gym
• spa
• health club
• health spa
• stadium
• bowl
• arena
• coliseum
• colosseum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gymnasium

The design incorporated indoor plumbing and electricity, along with conveniences including elevators, a telephone system, a fire alarm system, a bowling alley, a gymnasium, and an indoor swimming pool. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2026

Some 36,000 houses and buildings were destroyed or damaged, and more than 2,000 people are still living in evacuation centers, including school gymnasiums and community centers. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

Perhaps his greatest legacy at UCF is Dean was coaching in 1991 when UCF finally moved out of its tiny dank gymnasium and into its first legitimate basketball arena — a sparkling, by UCF standards, 5,100-seat facility. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

The high school gymnasium in my rural coal-mining community was packed to the rafters the night Dolly Parton brought her guitar to town. — Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026