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

Donate, recycle, or sell unused toys, gym equipment, and kitchenware, and address clutter caused by others' belongings. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026

The 508-foot gigayacht (dubbed Beyond Horizons) will be open to just 300 ultra-high-net-worth individuals and will feature 30 member suites, fine dining experiences, a private gym and other luxe amenities. — Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Directed by Pedro Artola and filmed in New York City, the visual finds Becky boxing and training hard in an old-school gym. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026

Fresh out of the gym, the rapper, known for his intense delivery, is particularly chipper during our video call and apologizes for his slight tardiness. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 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