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: a usually metal frame supporting an assortment of outdoor play equipment (such as a swing, seesaw, and rings)

Examples of gym in a Sentence

He works out at the gym. Students are required to take gym.
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For those who prefer to stay active in other ways, there is hiking, biking, archery lessons, bocce, and pickleball, as well as a modern fitness center equipped with all the gym necessities. Rafael Peña, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 2025 Amenities: Private transfers, 24-hour room service, 24-hour reception, restaurants and cafes, spa, gym Editor’s tip: Be sure to visit the Japanese-Mexican tea room Matcha Saloon by La Macaria for a morning matcha and pastry. Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025 After all, the team started George, Bub Carrington and Alex Sarr, who all logged extensive minutes last season as rookies and had been in the practice gym and weight room since early May. Josh Robbins, New York Times, 12 July 2025 There's a purpose in providing a space just for them, just as there is a purpose in women-only gym sessions in the first place. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 12 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for gym

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1871, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gym was circa 1871

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“Gym.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gym. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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