exerciser

noun

ex·​er·​cis·​er ˈek-sər-ˌsī-zər How to pronounce exerciser (audio)
Synonyms of exercisernext
1
: one that exercises
2
: an apparatus for use in physical exercise

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Solo exercisers put in more effort but saw no real change in stress and limited quality-of-life improvement. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026 One national survey of over 5,000 participants found that people who exercised in the morning tended to have a lower body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference as compared to midday and evening exercisers. Jenessa Connor, Health, 26 June 2026 Solo exercisers in the same study put in more effort but saw no real change in stress and only limited quality-of-life gains. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 Solo exercisers put in more effort but reported no real change in stress and limited quality-of-life gains. Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for exerciser

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of exerciser was in 1552

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“Exerciser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exerciser. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

Medical Definition

exerciser

noun
ex·​er·​cis·​er ˈek-sər-ˌsī-zər How to pronounce exerciser (audio)
1
: one that exercises
2
: an apparatus for use in physical exercise

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