1. a large room or building equipped for indoor sports, exercise, and physical education
2. a type of secondary school in some European countries that prepares students for university
Usage: European education systems

Examples

• The basketball team practiced in the school gymnasium every afternoon.
• Students gathered in the gymnasium for the assembly.
• The new gymnasium has modern exercise equipment and a full-size basketball court.
• She attended a gymnasium in Germany before coming to study in America.
• The graduation ceremony was held in the large gymnasium.
• After school, many students use the gymnasium for various sports activities.