stepper

American  

[step-er] / ˈstɛp ər /

noun

1. a person or animal that steps, especially a horse that lifts its front legs high at the knee.

2. Informal. a dancer.

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stepper British  

/ ˈstɛpə /

noun

1. a person who or animal that steps, esp a horse or a dancer

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Etymology

Origin of stepper

First recorded in 1825–35; step + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Soon I was another fierce 10,000 stepper, marching in silent competition not only with fellow ringbearers, but also with normal people enjoying an afternoon stroll.

From The Wall Street Journal

Though North Gym Room 2, with its drab walls and paltry set of yoga mats, aerobic steppers and stability balls, doesn’t look like much, at least the self-defense moves being taught there are legit.

From New York Times

If hiking isn’t an option, opt for a heavily inclined walk on the treadmill or stair stepper.

From Seattle Times

A curtain rose to reveal a bare stage as 10 of the album’s “big steppers” emerged from below a runway in the middle of the crowd: men in black suits, women in white ones.

From Washington Post

Especially steppers, because there’s no dance shoe made especially for them.

From Washington Post