gym

noun

ˈjim 

1

: gymnasium

2

: physical education

3

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

Synonyms of gym

• gymnasium

Examples of gym in a Sentence

He works out at the gym.

Students are required to take gym.

Recent Examples on the Web

Runners, cyclists, gym-goers, tennis and pickleball players, and weekend walkers may experience leg fatigue or discomfort after physical activity. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

The three-bedroom residences boast a private workspace, gym, and stretch of beach. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026

Construction is expected to begin in October for the new media center, with the gym untouched until after basketball season. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

On TikTok, Instagram, and X, Soto’s content mixes MAGA politics with wellness tips and photos of home gyms, lux vacations, and parties. — Sylvia Varnham O’Regan, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1871, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing gym

• jungle gym

Rhymes for gym

• brim
• clim
• dim
• grim
• him
• hymn
• im
• limb
• mim
• prim
• rim
• scrim

Kids Definition

gym

noun

ˈjim 

1

: gymnasium

2

: physical education