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
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gymnasium
Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Students gathered in the cafeteria and gymnasium while school staff and CPS Energy worked earlier to restore power.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Mar. 2026
In November of 2024, Will Ropp was standing in the gymnasium of an Oklahoma high school presiding over a particularly heated game of dodgeball.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Keep away from windows and refrain from seeking shelter in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gymnasium
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026
Students gathered in the cafeteria and gymnasium while school staff and CPS Energy worked earlier to restore power.
—Noah Alcala Bach, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Mar. 2026
In November of 2024, Will Ropp was standing in the gymnasium of an Oklahoma high school presiding over a particularly heated game of dodgeball.
—Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026
Keep away from windows and refrain from seeking shelter in large open rooms like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gymnasium
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymnasium
gym
Noun
-
Who knows what inventions, ideas or technological feats will be imagined in gyms or on surfboards as these three Southern California teenagers unleash their brain power and love for having fun on the East Coast.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
-
The area is edged by a sea-facing main road that glitters at night with expensive gyms, coffee shops and bars.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gymnasium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymnasium. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
