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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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Life Time, the high-end health club chain, affirms an uptick in its glute-centric classes.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

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

This particular 24 Hour Fitness is a flagship location for the health club chain.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2025

Jody Bunting was arrested in November 2023 after his manager at a Derby hotel's health club had a severe allergic reaction from inhaling cocoa.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025

In short order, the Salomon Brothers trading floor gave birth to small markets in bonds funded by all sorts of strange stuff: credit card receivables, aircraft leases, auto loans, health club dues.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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