noun
- a public place in ancient Greece and Rome devoted to the training of wrestlers and other athletes
Usage: historical
Examples
- The young athletes gathered at the palaestra for their daily training.
- Ancient Greek cities typically featured a palaestra near the agora.
- Wrestling matches were held in the central courtyard of the palaestra.
- The palaestra served as both a training ground and social meeting place.
- Archaeologists uncovered the remains of a Roman palaestra in the excavation.
- Students would practice their athletic skills at the local palaestra.