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Definition of gymnasium
gymnasiums
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play \sense 1 jim-ˈnā-zē-ə, -zhə; sense 2 is usually gim-ˈnä-zē-ə\1a : a large room used for various indoor sports (such as basketball or boxing) and usually equipped with gymnastic apparatusb : a building (as on a college campus) containing space and equipment for various indoor sports activities and usually including spectator accommodations, locker and shower rooms, offices, classrooms, and a swimming pool
2 [German, from Latin, school] : a European secondary school that prepares students for the university
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Examples of gymnasium in a Sentence
since it was raining, the kids had recess in the gymnasium
Recent Examples of gymnasium from the Web
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RBI for the Bees. Nutmeg Coaches Clinic The fifth annual Nutmeg Basketball Coaches Clinic will be be Sept. 16 in the gymnasium at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven.
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The current recreation building will be torn down and replaced with a multi-story gymnasium with a running track on the second floor and instruction in boxing, gymnastics, martial arts and dance.
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A spokesperson with the American Red Cross said most the 12 people who received shelter at the Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church gymnasium Thursday night were from the Mattie Gil Gardens housing community.
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Check-in tables and extra seating near the entrance to the Collins Center gymnasium, multicolored balloons and refreshments for employers added to a positive feel.
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As part of the amenities, developer Andrew Bank, of Strong Place Partners, has restored the indoor track in the gymnasium.
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Homeowners also have access to four lighted tennis courts, jogging and walking trails, the Swim & Racquet Club and an indoor gymnasium that’s equipped for basketball, volleyball, aerobics and a performance stage.
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Chapel Hill Principal Jackson responded with her own strategy during my visit: a discussion with the school’s 88 African American male students in the gymnasium about improving their academic achievement and connection to the wider school community.
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The learning center/technology lab and gymnasium were improved and updated.
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Origin and Etymology of gymnasium
Latin, exercise ground, school, from Greek gymnasion, from gymnazein to exercise naked, from gymnos naked — more at naked
GYMNASIUM Defined for English Language Learners
gymnasium
playDefinition of gymnasium for English Language Learners
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: a room or building that has equipment for sports activities or exercise
GYMNASIUM Defined for Kids
gymnasium
playDefinition of gymnasium for Students
: a room or building for sports events or exercise
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