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gym
/dʒɪm/
[/dʒɪm/]
exercise facility
Beginnernoun
Definition
A building or room with equipment for physical exercise.
Example
She goes to the gym three times a week to lift weights and clear her busy mind.
She goes to the gym three times a week to lift weights and clear her busy mind.
Etymology
Short for 'gymnasium', from Greek 'gymnasion', a place for athletic training.
How & Where It’s Used
A common place for fitness training; 'gym' also means a school sports class.