exercise machine

American  

noun

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

   Is the treadmill a good exercise machine?

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Etymology

Origin of exercise machine

First recorded in 1840–45

Example Sentences

From that point on, when you log onto an exercise machine with your wristband, it calls up your personalized training program.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2025

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

And I told Michelle that I was a kid and did not need an exercise machine, but I hoped she was having a good night.

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