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exerciser

American

[ek-ser-sahy-zer] / ˈɛk sərˌsaɪ zər /

noun

a person or thing that exercises.
an athletic device or machine employed in exercising.
a groom in a stable responsible for exercising horses.

Other Word Forms

nonexerciser noun

Etymology

Origin of exerciser

First recorded in 1545–55; exercise + -er ¹

Example Sentences

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He wasn’t much of an exerciser, but she liked to walk.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2024

If you’re an early morning exerciser, she added, it makes sense to have caffeine as soon as possible because it may improve your workout.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024

Each person has their own designated station where a screen masks sensors that track both the motions of the exerciser as well as the gym's specially built equipment, including dumbbells, medicine balls and skipping ropes.

From BBC • Jan. 3, 2024

Coming from a martial arts background where people willingly touch and sweat on each other constantly left me with a poor concept of how comfortable the average exerciser might be with partner work and contact.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2023

She got a juicer, a portable step exerciser, and some other household appliances from the schoolteachers.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat

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