gyms

plural of gym
as in gymnasiums
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising he decided to get up early and go to the gym to lift weights

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 gyms Risk rises when QACs are used frequently, such as in daycares, gyms, nursing homes, schools, hospitals, offices and industrial sites. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026 The 87,000-square-foot facility has an outdoor pool and water park, two gyms, an indoor track and a sand volleyball court. Chase Jordan august 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026 That applies to organisations such as cafes, leisure centres, gyms and hairdressers, as well as public toilets, local sports clubs with at least 25 members, hospital wards, domestic violence shelters and rape-crisis shelters. Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 6 Aug. 2026 The head of the complex told me the tracks, gyms, and saunas had once been used by Russian and Iranian soldiers during the war. Lina Sergie Attar, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 Ask Maps can now find hotels and local events that suit your specific requirements, such as having a particular aesthetic or being within walking distance of gyms, restaurants, and other facilities. Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 6 Aug. 2026 At-home fitness features — saunas, meditation rooms, gyms, and recovery spaces — are also trending. Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 With two gyms and two sports fields, the school would be capable of holding basketball or soccer tournaments. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 Business Insider also found videos of creators using the glasses to film offensive pranks or asking women out at gyms. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gyms
gymnasiums
Noun
  • Thousands of people spent another night at evacuation centers set up throughout the area in gymnasiums and other big spaces.
    CBS News, 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Gyms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gyms. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on gyms

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster