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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 guy who goes to the gym three times a day but doesn’t have a job? Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 July 2025 Fitness buffs can spend time in the well equipped gym or sign up for beachside yoga, a boot camp class or go for a hike. Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 The Lord of the Rings actor was photographed arriving in the Italian city wearing black sportswear, including gym shorts and a workout vest. Raven Brunner, People.com, 30 June 2025 Now that Ducharme is back on the court, coach Geno Auriemma says she’s been the loudest voice in the gym throughout summer workouts. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for gym

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1871, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 8 Jul. 2025.

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