health club

Definition of health clubnext
as in gym
a building or room used for sports activities and exercising plays racquetball at the nearby health club

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Recent Examples of health club One person is dead following a fiery crash at a health club early Saturday in Portland, Oregon, according to authorities who also said explosive devices — some of which had detonated — were found. ABC News, 2 May 2026 The owners of the bathhouse, known as Watergarden, blamed the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic for the demise of the venue after 43 years of operation as a men’s health club. George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026 At the heart of the center, an open staircase wraps around a circular courtyard and leads down to the lower level, where three swimming pools, a health club, an open cafeteria, and a multifunctional deck are located. New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026 Nieto, co-founder and former CEO of Life Fitness, helped pioneer the modern commercial fitness equipment industry and was instrumental in bringing exercise technology into health clubs around the world. Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for health club
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Noun
  • Bryan West Your English teacher and your gym teacher are officially married.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The other fighters and coaches celebrate his successes, said the gym owner, Roger Krahl.
    Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Noun
  • The modern word most likely derives from the Greek Cynosarges, a temple of Heracles (better known as the Roman Hercules) that also served as a public gymnasium.
    Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026

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“Health club.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/health%20club. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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