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gym

n. countable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈdʒɪm// UK //dʒˈɪm// gym General-service

n. a room or building with equipment for physical exercise. You go here to lift weights, run on machines, or take fitness classes.

n. a large room or building containing equipment for physical exercise and athletic training. Often used as a shortened form of gymnasium.


SIMPLE

I go to the gym three times a week.

CONTEXTUAL

The local gym offers a variety of classes including yoga, weightlifting, and indoor cycling.

COMPLEX

Modern urban developments often include a communal gym to attract residents who value convenient access to fitness facilities without needing a separate membership.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used without an article in the phrase 'at gym' in some dialects, though 'at the gym' is the standard international form.

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