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health club

American  

noun

  1. a usually private club that offers its members facilities for exercising and physical conditioning.

Etymology

Origin of health club

First recorded in 1960–65

Example Sentences

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In addition to its panoramic city and park views, the building boasts a private entrance, gym, common outdoor space, health club, and a common media and recreation room.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

The Altar, a health club opening in New York this fall, is the brainchild of a group of founders with backgrounds in high finance and fashion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 12, 2025

"I wasn't even in the country, never mind I wasn't even in the health club when she had the attack," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

Luxury health club chain Life Time is trying a multi-pronged approach to appeal to GLP-1 users.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

A sign at a health club will announce, “I’ts party time, on Saturday 24th May we are have a disco/party night for free, it will be a ticket only evening.”

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