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

Perhaps his greatest legacy at UCF is Dean was coaching in 1991 when UCF finally moved out of its tiny dank gymnasium and into its first legitimate basketball arena — a sparkling, by UCF standards, 5,100-seat facility. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

The high school gymnasium in my rural coal-mining community was packed to the rafters the night Dolly Parton brought her guitar to town. — Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

At the center Tuesday afternoon, about a dozen residents gathered with pets and assorted belongings as a team of volunteers worked to set up a dormitory in the center’s gymnasium. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

The Golden Hurricanes this month were awarded a $75,000 grant for new musical instruments during a ceremony at the school’s gymnasium. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026