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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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The catch-all bag has served as everything from Holmes’s gym bag to her rainy-day go-to. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024 Truth be told, The Scarpa can just as easily be adapted Scarpa to transform and organize your office or personal gym. Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024 And this lack of stability can make slip-ons a less favorable option for people with foot or arch problems or for running, gym or sports activities. Samson McDougall, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024 While law enforcement handled the situation, Schwarzenegger was reportedly at the gym, sticking to his workout routine. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gym 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1871, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 Dec. 2024.

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