sports center

Meaning

A sports center is a building where people can do different physical activities, sports, and exercises. It usually has facilities like a gym, swimming pool, basketball courts, and rooms for fitness classes. It is a common place for families and individuals to stay active.

Examples

• I go to the local sports center every Tuesday to swim.

  I go to the local sports center every Tuesday to swim.

• The sports center offers yoga classes on Saturday mornings.

  The sports center offers yoga classes on Saturday mornings.

• They are building a brand new sports center near my house.

  They are building a brand new sports center near my house.

• You can rent tennis rackets at the reception of the sports center.

  You can rent tennis rackets at the reception of the sports center.

• My kids love playing indoor soccer at the sports center.

  My kids love playing indoor soccer at the sports center.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I am going to the sport center to play basketball.

  ✓ I am going to the sports center to play basketball.

  The first word of this compound noun must be plural ('sports' with an 's'), not singular ('sport').

• ✗ He works at the sport house.

  ✓ He works at the sports center.

  Learners sometimes translate literally from their native languages. In English, 'sports center' (or 'leisure center' in British English) is the standard term.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I need to renew my membership at the local ___.

  💡 A place with a pool, gym, and courts.

  Show answer

  sports center

• Our school uses the ___ next door for physical education classes.

  💡 A building designed for various indoor sports.

  Show answer

  sports center