Gymnasium vs. Gym

Gymnasium vs. Gym — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Gymnasium and Gym

Gymnasiumnoun

(formal) A large room or building for indoor sports.

Gymnoun

clipping of gymnasium

Gymnasiumnoun

A type of secondary school in some European countries which typically prepares students for university.

Gymnoun

(uncountable) nocap=1 often as sense 4

Gymnasiumnoun

(historical) A public place or building where Ancient Greek youths took exercise, with running and wrestling grounds, baths, and halls for conversation.

Gymnoun

(weightlifting) A sports facility specialized for lifting weights and exercise.

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Gymnasiumnoun

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

Gymnoun

physical education class

Gymnasiumnoun

athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training

Gymverb

(intransitive) To go to the gym.

On Wednesdays I hike; on Fridays I gym.

Gymnoun

athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training