Definition of gymnasiumnext
as in gym
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising since it was raining, the kids had recess in the gymnasium

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Recent Examples of gymnasium Perry was just four months from his 80th birthday, yet still regularly attended a local gymnasium to lift weights and impart wisdom on other gymgoers. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 16 June 2026 Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums. Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2026 As a 7-year-old, I’d entertain my father’s friends, at their weekly pickup game at a Bronx barn-house gymnasium, by imitating his game face—bottom lip jutting, eyes scowling. Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026 For years, students quietly shared stories about the rooms, artwork, and passages beneath the gymnasium. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gymnasium
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gym
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  • After that came the gym, full of giant soft blocks printed with photographs that visitors could move, stack, climb, and play with.
    Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Written by Keatyn Lee, The Drill centers around what happens when an active shooter lockdown traps a high school drill team inside their gym.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 July 2026

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“Gymnasium.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gymnasium. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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