weight room

noun

: a room containing equipment for weight training

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This state-of-the-art center, part of the new PLYRS UNTD brand, offers two full courts, extensive recovery amenities including saunas and massage, a weight room, turf area, and a full kitchen. — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 In the past, even players like Yusei Kikuchi have called out the aging infrastructure inside the stadium, citing the lack of basic major league amenities, including a broken air conditioner in the weight room. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 Kane Casani of Loyola has worked nonstop in the weight room to become stronger and faster after averaging 13 tackles a game. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 Seamless flow from the players’ underground parking garage to the locker room, weight room, cafeteria and practice fields? — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weight room

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of weight room was in 1973

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“Weight room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weight%20room. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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