noun
gym
A place equipped for exercise or sports.
The gym has treadmills, weights, and plenty of exercise space.
Etymology
Gym shortens gymnasium. The Greek ancestor named a place for athletic exercise, preserving the central function of the modern exercise facility.
More examples
- We play basketball in the school gym after class.
- She joins a gym near her office.
- Most gyms in this neighborhood open early.
Forms
gym · gyms
Similar words
- gymnasium
- Often refers to a large indoor space for sports.
- fitness center
- Emphasizes exercise equipment and fitness programs rather than team sports.