rowing machine

noun

: an exercise machine that simulates the action of rowing

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Rowing Machine The rowing machine engages your upper body, lower body, and core. Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2025 Among other things, Giannulli and her sister posed on rowing machines for photos that were used to create the phony athletic profiles. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025 Best Rowing Machines For a full-body workout that incorporates both cardio exercise and strength training, a rowing machine is an excellent choice. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 18 July 2025 And that’s a biggie, as its rowing machines were once considered the go-to for commercial gyms and workout spaces. Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for rowing machine

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 29 Aug. 2025.

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