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gym

 

[ dส’ษชm ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Sports
Context #1 | Noun

physical activity

A gym is a place where people go to exercise and work out. It usually contains equipment such as treadmills, weights, and exercise bikes. Gyms can be found in various locations, including standalone buildings, fitness centers, and schools.

Synonyms

fitness center, health club, training facility

Examples of usage

  • I go to the gym three times a week to stay in shape.
  • She lifted weights at the gym to build muscle.
  • Many people prefer to exercise at the gym rather than at home.
  • At the gym, you can find a variety of equipment to use for your workout.
  • He enjoys the social aspect of going to the gym and meeting new people.
Context #2 | Verb

informal

To gym means to engage in physical exercise or workout activities. It is commonly used among fitness enthusiasts and those who prioritize physical fitness.

Synonyms

exercise, train, work out

Examples of usage

  • She likes to gym in the mornings before work.
  • He gyms regularly to maintain his health and fitness.
  • Gymming together can be a fun way to stay motivated.
  • They decided to gym as a group to support each other.
  • We should gym more often to improve our overall health.

Translations

Translations of the word "gym" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น academia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฟเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fitnessstudio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gym

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพั€ั‚ะทะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ siล‚ownia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท salle de sport

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gimnasio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท spor salonu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒด์œก๊ด€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุงู„ุฉ ุฑูŠุงุถูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ posilovna

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ posilลˆovลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅ่บซๆˆฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ telovadnica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรฆktin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฟะพั€ั‚ะทะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒฏแƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜แƒก แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒแƒ–แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ idman zalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gimnasio

Etymology

The word 'gym' originated from the ancient Greek term 'gymnasion', which referred to a place for physical training and exercise. In ancient Greece, gyms were used for activities such as wrestling, running, and gymnastics. Over time, the concept of gyms evolved to include modern fitness equipment and facilities for a wide range of exercises. Today, gyms play a crucial role in promoting physical health and well-being in society.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,201, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.