gymnasiums

variants or gymnasia
plural of gymnasium
as in gyms
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 gymnasiums Some 36,000 houses and buildings were destroyed or damaged, and more than 2,000 people are still living in evacuation centers, including school gymnasiums and community centers. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026 Thousands of people spent another night at evacuation centers set up throughout the area in gymnasiums and other big spaces. — CBS News, 30 July 2026 However, many schools lack indoor space to support adequate movement, with only 46% of elementary schools in the West having dedicated gymnasiums. — The Conversation, Fortune, 27 July 2026 Steer clear of windows and avoid large open spaces like cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026 The facility would include three swimming pools, exercise rooms, gymnasiums, and a walking and jogging track. — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026 Public speakers questioned why some classes got to graduate in expensive venues such as Hard Rock Live at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood and Nova Southeastern University’s Don Taft Center, while most others were scheduled for high school gymnasiums. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026 The school district adopted several cost-saving measures, like the controversial decision to hold the majority of high school graduation ceremonies at school gymnasiums instead of costly off-campus venues, to save $500,000. — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gymnasiums
gyms
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  • Advertisements would be limited to digital displays on the video boards at such locations as the high schools’ stadiums, gyms and pools.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Born in Salt Lake City on May 26, 1936, Harrison came to Hollywood at age 17, worked at gyms owned by bodybuilders Vic Tanny and Bert Goodrich and modeled for beefcake magazines before taking acting lessons at Fox under Sandy Meisner.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

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