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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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As a former fitness coach who now works remotely, his wardrobe is basically a rotation of joggers, performance tees, and hoodies that can handle everything from video calls to weekend hikes and gym sessions. Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 3 May 2025 Lots of traditional gym staples (like squats, lunges, or presses) involve the sagittal plane, or forward and backward motion. Jenny McCoy, SELF, 2 May 2025 In 1997, the company was established by weight training enthusiasts who set out to bring high-quality, space-efficient gym equipment into athletes’ homes. Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 1 May 2025 While the extra time and flexibility afforded by remote or hybrid work have allowed some people to get a little extra sleep or make it to the gym, the decline in background physical exertion can offset those benefits. John Gallucci Jr, Forbes.com, 1 May 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 9 May. 2025.

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