exercise machine
Americannoun
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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