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: a usually metal frame supporting an assortment of outdoor play equipment (such as a swing, seesaw, and rings)

Examples of gym in a Sentence

He works out at the gym. Students are required to take gym.
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Investing in holistic wellness: Go beyond gym memberships to provide time and resources for preventive care, mental health, and healthy routines. Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025 Training done in the real gym transfers to our game. Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025 Whether running to the bank, the school dropoff line or a HIIT session at the gym, the athletic dress will be your handy go-to time after time. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025 Counseling will be made available at the school’s gym between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Thursday, Bull said. Abigail Adams, People.com, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for gym

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1871, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of gym was circa 1871

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“Gym.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gym. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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