weight room

noun

: a room containing equipment for weight training

Examples of weight room in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Asante was a workhorse in the weight room, says Aldridge, adding that the linebacker gained around 15 pounds between this year and last year. Ainslie Lee | Alee@al.com, al, 31 Aug. 2023 As soon as last season ended, Arnold immersed himself in the weight room. Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2023 The outcome, Wade said, points to the real purpose of those track and weight room sessions. Morgan Campbell, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2023 My passion this coming season will be to spotlight those old-school success stories of individuals taking the long-term approach, putting their head down, groaning in the weight room, grinding in the classroom and never giving up. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2023 Being a sponge every single day, in the weight room, in the film room. Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 5 Aug. 2023 The day after the club signed Gilmore, head coach Mike McCarthy walked by the weight room and saw the two working out together and talking. David Moore, Dallas News, 27 July 2023 That’s not just from a game perspective, but from out here on the field and in the meeting rooms and in the weight room. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 25 July 2023 Prepare to take your powerlifting journey to new heights and conquer the weight room like a true champion. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 July 2023 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weight room was in 1973

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“Weight room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weight%20room. Accessed 1 Oct. 2023.

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