1. A place or building where athletic exercises are performed; a school for gymnastics.
2. A school for the higher branches of literature and science; a preparatory school for the university; — used esp. of German schools of this kind. More like ordinary schools of gymnasia than universities. Hallam.
GYMNAST
Gym"nast (, n. Etym: [Gr. gymnaste. See Gymnasium.]
Defn: One who teaches or practices gymnastic exercises; the manager of a gymnasium; an athlete.
GYMNASTIC; GYMNASTICAL Gym*nas"tic, Gym*nas"tic*al, a. Etym: [L. gymnasticus, Gr. gymnastique. See Gymnasium.]
Defn: Pertaining to athletic exercises intended for health, defense, or diversion; — said of games or exercises, as running, leaping, wrestling, throwing the discus, the javelin, etc.; also, pertaining to disciplinary exercises for the intellect; athletic; as, gymnastic exercises, contests, etc.
GYMNASTIC
Gym*nas"tic, n.
Defn: A gymnast. [Obs.]
GYMNASTICALLY
Gym*nas"tic*al*ly, adv.
Defn: In a gymnastic manner.