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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.
Recent Examples on the Web After Leonard’s cardiac arrest, the AED previously placed in the gym was removed and later retrieved only to find the battery was out of power. Detroit Free Press, 12 Mar. 2024 The host also has seen all 53 of this year's nominees — and, perhaps most taxing, has upped his gym game to get in tux-ready shape. Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024 Gibson had nothing but praise for a team that won the City Section Division II championship and plays in probably the smallest gym in Southern California. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2024 Because the church once housed a preschool, fire officials were quick to let Reeser open its doors to migrants, and now up to 29 people a night sleep on mattresses in the gym after getting a hot meal. Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 9 Mar. 2024 Perry County near the Hoosier National Forest not only will hand you a 1-year gym membership but $7,000 to live in a community of less than 20,000 residents. John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Mar. 2024 The renovations took place before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the work included desirable lock-down amenities such as a playroom, work spaces, a home gym and a stylish swimming pool. David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2024 The basement has the capacity to accommodate a gym or can be used for storage. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024 The description of what is housed inside the 78,000-square-foot building takes up a lot less space than the gigantic gyms and rooms themselves. Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 29 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

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