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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Motorized under-desk leg exercisers can provide modest exercise benefits similar to NEAT. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 The difference here, of course, is that the exerciser is using dumbbells instead of a 45-pound shepherd mix! Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025 Investigators expected to see cognitive decline in the low-intensity exercisers compared with the moderate- to high-intensity exercisers, but that didn’t happen. Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 25 Apr. 2025 Additionally, Kirk acknowledged that the study results may not have been similar if consistent exercisers had received the intervention. Kristen Fischer, Health, 17 Apr. 2025 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 11 Jul. 2025.

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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