gym

noun

ˈjim 

1

: gymnasium

2

: physical education

3

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

Synonyms

• gymnasium
• health club
• health spa
• spa

Examples of gym in a Sentence

He works out at the gym.

Students are required to take gym.

Recent Examples on the Web

The lower level houses three bedrooms, a movie theater, state-of-the-art gym, spa, wine cellar, a relaxing lounge and a second kitchen, all of which connect to a covered outdoor deck. —Emma Reynolds, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025

The Fairway villas provide views of Wynn's golf course, and some also feature private pools and gyms. —David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2025

Swerdlow noted that the affordable and public housing units in his buildings will be indistinguishable from the workforce apartments and that all residents will have access to amenities like gyms, gardens and swimming pools. —Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025

Pope was back in the gym the next day for practice. —Jesse Temple, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1871, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing gym

• jungle gym

Rhymes for gym

• brim
• clim
• dim
• grim
• him
• hymn
• im
• limb
• mim
• prim
• rim
• scrim

Kids Definition

gym

noun

ˈjim 

1

: gymnasium

2

: physical education