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exercise machine

American  

noun

  1. a machine or device used for physical exercise or training.

    Is the treadmill a good exercise machine?


Etymology

Origin of exercise machine

First recorded in 1840–45

Example Sentences

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Every exercise machine in the gym had a slot to connect your iPod directly to a personalized sound system.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

He never hesitated to speak his mind, for many years meeting with reporters while he worked on an exercise machine before most home games.

From Washington Times Dec. 27, 2023

In fact, the best way to get a workout from an exercise machine is to grab hold of it and drag it out to the dumpster.

From Slate Jun. 24, 2023

That strategy is similar to what Apple currently does for its Fitness Plus service, which doesn’t require the use of an Apple-branded exercise machine.

From The Verge Aug. 15, 2022

I didn’t feel like reading that night, so I went downstairs and watched a half-hour-long commercial that advertised an exercise machine.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky

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