exerciser

American  

[ek-ser-sahy-zer] / ˈɛk sərˌsaɪ zər /

noun

1. a person or thing that exercises.

2. an athletic device or machine employed in exercising.

3. a groom in a stable responsible for exercising horses.

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exerciser British  

/ ˈɛksəˌsaɪzə /

noun

1. a device with springs or elasticated cords for muscular exercise

2. a person or thing that exercises

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Other Word Forms

• nonexerciser noun

Etymology

Origin of exerciser

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

Example Sentences

She’d never been a serious exerciser — the gym was “an intimidating place,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2025

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

Speak up if something isn’t working for you—and know that every trainer won’t be right for every exerciser.

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