athletic facility

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Word: Athletic Facility

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An athletic facility is a place where sports activities take place. It can include areas for running, playing sports, working out, or training for competitions.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "athletic facility" when talking about locations designed for sports.
• You can refer to specific types of athletic facilities, like gyms, stadiums, or sports complexes.

Example:

• "The new athletic facility in our town has a swimming pool, basketball courts, and a running track."

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, you might discuss the design, management, or impact of athletic facilities on community health and engagement. For example: - "The city's investment in the athletic facility was aimed at encouraging a more active lifestyle among residents."

Word Variants:

• Athletic (adjective): Related to sports or physical activities. Example: "She has an athletic build."
• Facility (noun): A place or building designed for a specific purpose. Example: "The facility is open to the public."

Different Meanings:

• Facility can also mean the ability to do something easily (e.g., "She has a facility for languages."). However, in this context, it specifically refers to buildings or spaces for athletic activities.

Synonyms:

• Sports complex
• Gym
• Stadium
• Sports center
• Recreation center

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there aren’t specific idioms directly related to "athletic facility," you can use phrases related to sports or physical activity: - "Hit the gym" - to go to the gym to exercise. - "Get in shape" - to become physically fit, often by using athletic facilities.

Academic

Noun

1. a facility for athletic events