gyms

plural of gym
as in gymnasiums
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising he decided to get up early and go to the gym to lift weights

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gyms The fees at the city’s newer climbing gyms, many operated by national chains, are three times that without the free perks. — Sarah Rose Siskind, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026 The challenge was that gyms are fundamentally difficult spaces to decorate. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Advertisements would be limited to digital displays on the video boards at such locations as the high schools’ stadiums, gyms and pools. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026 Born in Salt Lake City on May 26, 1936, Harrison came to Hollywood at age 17, worked at gyms owned by bodybuilders Vic Tanny and Bert Goodrich and modeled for beefcake magazines before taking acting lessons at Fox under Sandy Meisner. — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026 People can run outside for free or use cheaper fitness apps, as well as buy inexpensive walking pads and go to budget gyms. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026 Social plans are expanding beyond traditional nightlife, and gyms, studios and bars are watching group recovery experiences fill the gap. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026 The reimbursements included expenses for premium airfares, Uber Black and Lyft Black upgrades, trips to gyms, escape rooms, cigar lounges, tiki bars, and private residences with no documentation of a state business purpose. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 Every week, hundreds of thousands of people walk through the gates of stadiums and arenas, millions will gather in clubhouses, sports halls, gyms and community centres. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyms
gymnasiums
Noun
  • 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, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Thousands of people spent another night at evacuation centers set up throughout the area in gymnasiums and other big spaces.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

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

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!