Synonyms of gymnasium

gymnasium

noun

jim-ˈnā-zē-əm 

as in gym

a building or room used for sports activities and exercising

since it was raining, the kids had recess in the gymnasium

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gym
• spa
• health club
• health spa
• stadium
• bowl
• arena
• coliseum
• colosseum

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of gymnasium

Poll workers waited inside the gymnasium to greet a slow trickle of voters that nearly stopped altogether just before noon. — Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2026

The 22-acre property includes an outdoor pool, splash pad and water park, two gymnasiums, multiple fields, indoor track, deck hockey rink, and sand volleyball court, the Y confirmed. — Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Toerber’s plans do not involve the parking lot or gymnasium building. — Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 9 July 2026

The modern word most likely derives from the Greek Cynosarges, a temple of Heracles (better known as the Roman Hercules) that also served as a public gymnasium. — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026