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

There is of course a terrific onsite gym which spans many levels and has everything from yoga mats to peloton bikes. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

Add balance exercises to the end of a gym routine; or do balance training at home, in your free time. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Five more bedrooms are spread across the second and third floors, while the lower ground is outfitted with a cinema room, wine room, a sitting/games room, a gym, and a plant room. — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2026

Someone wearing Jordans on Saturday can buy On for the gym on Monday. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 18 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