gym

[ jim ]

noun

1. a gymnasium.
2. Informal. physical education.

gym

/ dʒɪm /

noun

1. short for gymnasium gymnastics gymnastic

Word History and Origins

Origin of gym¹

First recorded in 1870–75; by shortening

Example Sentences

Rent for the gym was paid by SHE, which also received fees paid by Wirral Council to place pupils at Life School.

From BBC

Then he appeared to relent, inviting us to interview him at his gym in Puerto Rico.

From BBC

“I had a lot of anger, sadness and isolation, but I’d just internalize and go to the gym or go out running,” said Decter.

From Los Angeles Times

“But what was weird about that gym moment was that it was right at the start of the thing and I was like, ‘OK here we go,’” Redmayne adds.

From Los Angeles Times

He now manages a gym and works as a fitness coach, and hopes to see more support put in place for players.

From BBC

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