Definition

A building or room designed for indoor sports and physical activities, often equipped with various sports equipment and facilities.

Example

The students practiced basketball in the gymnasium after school.

Conversation

Have you ever played basketball in a gymnasium?

Yeah, I used to go there all the time after school.

That sounds fun! Is it a big gymnasium?

Definitely, it has a lot of space and even a swimming pool.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gymnasium → It is formed from "gymnasion" (Greek, meaning a place for physical exercise) and the suffix "-ium" (indicating a place). The word "gymnasium" refers to a place designed for physical training and exercise.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'place for exercise' in Greek ('gymnasion') — that's why a gymnasium is where you go to work out.

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