From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishsports centreˈsports ˌcentre British English, sports center American English ●●○ noun [countable] DSTBBa building where people can go to play many different types of indoor sports
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sports centre• At the time I had a job as youth worker at a sports centre in Acton.• A large sports centre has been made at Aviemore, mainly for winter skiing but also for the use of summer tourists.• Nigel also took up aerobics at his local sports centre.• If you feel energetic, you could join exercise classes at your local sports centre, village hall or other venue.• Foam attack: Thieves broke into vending machines at Teesdale's new sports centre at Barnard Castle to steal £100 cash.• Expert advice from a local gym or sports centre can be very helpful when you are starting with weights.• The side was beaten 2-1 by the Ship Inn, of Swanage, in the final at the Purbeck sports centre.• Joanna Grenside's car was found less than 100 yards from the sports centre where she was due to take a class. 