# gym

Pronunciation: say "JIM" /d͡ʒɪm/

## Noun

1. A facility equipped with weights, cardio machines, and other gear for exercise and fitness training.
   - Simple: A place with weights and exercise machines where people work out.
   - _She signed up at a gym that stays open around the clock._
   - _Many gyms offer personal training alongside their equipment._
2. Clipping of gymnasium; especially a school gymnasium. — Clipping of gymnasium; especially, a school gymnasium.
   - Simple: Short form of gymnasium. It often means a school's indoor hall for sports.
   - _The pep rally filled the gym with cheering students._
   - _Graduation was held in the gym because of the storm._
3. A scheduled school class devoted to physical education and exercise.
   - Simple: A school class where students do sports and exercise.
   - _Gym is my favorite class because we usually play volleyball._
   - _She twisted her ankle during gym this morning._
4. Clipping of gymnastics, often referring to a gymnastics class. — Clipping of gymnastics, often as sense 4.
   - Simple: Short form of gymnastics. It means the sport with flips, jumps, and balance moves.
   - _She competes in gym at the regional level, scoring high on the vault._
   - _The coach runs gym practice with floor routines twice a week._

## Verb

5. To go to the gym, typically to exercise or train. *(Australia, India, South Africa)*
   - Simple: To go to the gym in order to work out.
   - _They gym together on weekends to stay in shape._
   - _She gyms before sunrise to avoid the crowds._

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