rowing machine

noun

: an exercise machine that simulates the action of rowing

Examples of rowing machine in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web During the 30-minute session, Awosika alternates between work on a rowing machine and a yoga mat. Stephanie Kanowitz, Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024 Among other things, Olivia Jade and Isabella posed on rowing machines for photos that were used to create false athletic profiles. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2024 Yes, that rowing machine and elliptical are likely to be on sale in January. Marla Jo Fisher, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2024 This wooden rowing machine has a big fan following for its sculptural design and high-quality functionality, plus it can be folded and stored upright. Erica Finamore, wsj.com, 12 Nov. 2023 Find it on Amazon Get Fit at Home With This Rowing Machine For people who cannot commit to leaving the house and actually getting to the gym, this rowing machine is the perfect way to get in a good working all while watching that new Netflix reality show. Taylor Gumm, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2023 Sheryl stays active in her daily life and enjoys doing rowing machine workouts. Korin Miller, Women's Health, 6 Feb. 2023 This at-home rowing machine has 14 levels of resistance and connects via Bluetooth to the free MyCloudFitness app available on Android and iOS to track her workouts via her mobile devices. John Thompson, Men's Health, 7 Dec. 2022 There’s a rowing machine that uses water instead of a flywheel to create resistance. Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 1 Sep. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rowing machine was in 1898

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“Rowing machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rowing%20machine. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.

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