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gym

American  
[jim] / dʒɪm /

noun

  1. a gymnasium.

  2. Informal. physical education.


gym British  
/ dʒɪm /

noun

  1. short for gymnasium gymnastics gymnastic

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Etymology

Origin of gym

First recorded in 1870–75; by shortening

Example Sentences

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Restrictions due to Covid meant he spent less time at the gym and more online, until Anne gave him a copy of I.C.

From The Wall Street Journal

When Andie defends herself from the girls bullying her in her gym class and gets sent to the principal’s office for it, she refuses to offer a polite apology.

From Salon

“But we also know we’re going into the gym on Monday, and we’re putting our heads down and working because this wasn’t our best, but we have more to show everybody.”

From Los Angeles Times

But on cross-examination, Kaley also revealed her mother had obsessed over her appearance, sometimes leaving her at school while she went to the gym.

From Los Angeles Times

The home features six bedrooms and nine bathrooms, as well as a luxurious chef’s kitchen, a home theater, two wine rooms, and a full gym.

From MarketWatch