noun
Uncommon
gymnasium
jihm-NAY-zee-uhm
Gymnasium (noun) means a large room or building equipped for indoor sports and exercise. Example: “The school assembly was held in the gymnasium.”
noun
1
A large room or building equipped for indoor sports and exercise.
"The school assembly was held in the gymnasium."
2
In some European countries, a secondary school that prepares students for university.
"He studied Latin and Greek at a gymnasium in Germany before university."
How to use gymnasium
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA full building for exercise or sport — the formal version of "gym."
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Word forms
- Plural
- gymnasia, gymnasiums
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Etymology
From Latin gymnasium, from Greek gymnasion ("exercise, school"), rooted in gymnos ("naked") — Greek athletes trained without clothes.
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What does “gymnasium” mean?
The word “gymnasium” means a large room or building equipped for indoor sports and exercise. In plain terms, a full building for exercise or sport — the formal version of "gym.".
How do you pronounce “gymnasium”?
“Gymnasium” is pronounced jihm-NAY-zee-uhm (/d͡ʒɪmˈneɪ.zi.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “gymnasium” in a sentence?
Here is “gymnasium” used in a sentence: “The school assembly was held in the gymnasium.”
What part of speech is “gymnasium”?
“Gymnasium” is a noun.
Where does the word “gymnasium” come from?
The word “gymnasium” comes from Latin. From Latin gymnasium, from Greek gymnasion ("exercise, school"), rooted in gymnos ("naked") — Greek athletes trained without clothes.
Is “gymnasium” a common word?
“Gymnasium” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “gymnasium” have?
“Gymnasium” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large room or building equipped for indoor sports and exercise.
