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 The spa Adjacent to the hotel gym, the Thompson Spa spans the sixth floor and features six treatment rooms, including a couple's suite. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026 And Janson isn't exactly spending his free time in the gym preparing for it. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 There are a few reminders of the building’s former life, too; the basement gym’s walls are lined with thick chestnut wood salvaged from the ramps once used to move horses through the building. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2026 It’s even suggested that Elia’s injuries might have resulted from a minor accident at home, or even wrestling in gym class. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gym
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gymnasium
Noun
  • Small high school gymnasium, rabid fans watching the WNBA Finals.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Damage to the Milton High School gymnasium in Milton, Florida, from Hurricane Isaias.
    — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of gymnasium

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“Gym.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gym. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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