health club

noun

: a usually commercial establishment having members who pay a fee to use its health and fitness facilities and equipment

Examples of health club in a Sentence

plays racquetball at the nearby health club
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It’s believed that the COVID-19 pandemic causing downtown workers to transition to working from home contributed to the health club closing. Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 7 Jan. 2025 The building's new name is Fisher 21 Lofts, and plans also call for an outdoor swimming pool, a health club, a large coworking space, two resident lounges, a coffee shop — and a potential on-site grocery. Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 4 Nov. 2024 That means even around the holidays, some gyms and health clubs still have open hours, though they might be limited. Amaris Encinas, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024 Life Time is about to hit the gas on expansion as the health club chain sees unprecedented member loyalty that appears unfazed by big price hikes. Nick Halter, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for health club 

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of health club was in 1961

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“Health club.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/health%20club. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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