health club

noun

: a usually commercial establishment having members who pay a fee to use its health and fitness facilities and equipment

Examples of health club in a Sentence

plays racquetball at the nearby health club
Recent Examples on the Web All guests of the inn have free use of the health club, steam, sauna, 75-foot-long pool and more than 30 club classes, including yoga and classes for all levels. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2024 Lantern House includes a 75-foot pool, spa amenities, health club, and work and social venues; Hudson River Park is steps away. The Week Staff, theweek, 14 Feb. 2024 As part of the new and improved Frenchman’s Reef, guests at the Buoy Haus will also have access to other amenities within the development, including the brand new spa and health club at the Westin next door. Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2023 Under it, FSAs and HSAs could be used to pay for health club memberships, fitness equipment, exercise videos, and youth sports leagues. Liz Clark, Fortune, 7 May 2024 The pandemic's initial wave resulted in the closure of thousands of gyms and health clubs across the United States, causing staggering financial losses. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 May 2024 Other amenities include a state-of-the-art home automation system, while building amenities are not limited to valet parking, a health club with a gym, private pool and spa, various dining and screening rooms, a library and billiards room, 24/7 concierge and even a pet spa. James McClain, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2024 The building also offers a common laundry room, a bike room, and private storage, as well as a state-of-the-art health club that runs residents $120 a month, according to listing information. Mark David, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024 Amenities include 24 hour security, concierge service, a health club with lake views, meeting room, indoor lap pool and rooftop park with patio. Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of health club was in 1961

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“Health club.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/health%20club. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.

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