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gym

n.
US //ˈdʒɪm// UK //dʒˈɪm// gym
  1. 1 exercise facility (n.)
    A1 Beginner Sport

    a building or room with equipment for doing physical exercise and lifting weights.

    a commercial or private facility equipped with apparatus for physical exercise, weightlifting, and cardiovascular training.

    Example

    I try to go to the gym at least three times a week to stay fit.

    Example

    The local gym recently invested in high-end rowing machines and a dedicated area for functional strength training to attract more serious athletes.
    • fitness centre
    • health club
  2. 2 school sports hall (n.)
    A2 Elementary Sport

    a large room in a school used for sports, games, and physical education.

    a large hall within an educational institution designed for indoor sports, assemblies, and physical training.

    Example

    The whole school gathered in the gym for the end-of-year assembly.

    Example

    During the winter months, the basketball team practices in the school gym because the outdoor courts are often covered in ice.
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  1. 3 school subject (n.)
    A2 Elementary American English

    a class in school where students do exercise and play sports.

    a school curriculum subject focused on physical fitness and motor skills; synonymous with physical education.

    Example

    We have gym on Tuesday mornings, so I need to bring my trainers to school.

    Example

    Many students find that gym provides a necessary mental break from the rigours of academic subjects like mathematics and physics.

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