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: a usually metal frame supporting an assortment of outdoor play equipment (such as a swing, seesaw, and rings)

Examples of gym in a Sentence

He works out at the gym. Students are required to take gym.
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The latter is fully finished, ready to house a home gym, playroom, or media room. Miriam Schwartz, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025 For the 2016 Fenty x Puma collection, Rihanna — who is the global ambassador and creative director — imagined what the 18th century figure might wear to the gym. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025 Los Cab Sports Club has a full menu of racquet sports, Olympic-size pool, gym, spa and cafe. Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 Back at the lodge, there is an infinity pool with sun loungers, day beds, a self-service bar, a spacious gym, and a yoga studio (each room is stocked with yoga mats). Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gym

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1871, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of gym was circa 1871

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“Gym.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gym. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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