stair-step·per | \ ˈster-ˈste-pər 
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or stair stepper
Definition of stair-stepper
: an exercise apparatus that simulates the act of climbing stairs : stair-climber Whether you walk, run, bike, or use the elliptical trainer or stair-stepper, try this formula for introducing intervals into your routine. — Food & Fitness Advisor To get in shape, Abbey works out five times a week on a stair stepper that she can lean on, as opposed to a treadmill …— Sharon Cotliar
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The first known use of stair-stepper was in 1988
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