gym

A place with machines and weights that people use to exercise.

• I go to the gym after work.
• She joined a gym near her flat.
• Does your gym have personal trainers?

Similar words: fitness centre, health club

Common phrases: join a gym, gym membership, gym equipment

A large room or building where people exercise or play indoor sports.

• The gym is next to the school.
• We played basketball in the gym.
• Both teams warmed up on the gym floor.

Similar words: gymnasium, sports hall

Common phrases: school gym, gym floor, in the gym

A school class in which students exercise and play sports.

• We have gym on Friday.
• Our gym teacher taught us volleyball.
• She forgot her shoes for gym class.

Similar words: physical education, PE

Common phrases: gym class, gym teacher, have gym