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

Lexington Police Department Moore’s body was found Wednesday afternoon near a gym that she was seen leaving on June 11 in Lexington, a city of roughly 23,000 west of Columbia, authorities said. —Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 20 June 2026

Many gyms across the country prefer IPTA, like Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Gold's Gym and many more. —David Hoffman, USA Today, 19 June 2026

The Lexington County Coroner's Office said the body of a white female found near Old Cherokee Road and Northlake Drive on June 17 was identified as Moore, 39, who disappeared after leaving a Planet Fitness gym in Lexington on June 11. —Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026

Since first meeting at a local middle school gym, Moments of Hope has grown to about 1,200 members. —Charlotte Observer, 19 June 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