gym

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

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

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

“The local gym recently invested in high-end rowing machines and a dedicated area for functional strength training to attract more serious athletes.”

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

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

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

“During the winter months, the basketball team practices in the school gym because the outdoor courts are often covered in ice.”

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

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

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

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

American English