stepper
Americannoun
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a person or animal that steps, especially a horse that lifts its front legs high at the knee.
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Informal. a dancer.
noun
Etymology
Origin of stepper
Example Sentences
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Soon I was another fierce 10,000 stepper, marching in silent competition not only with fellow ringbearers, but also with normal people enjoying an afternoon stroll.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
A recent Mayo Clinic study suggests that active workstations incorporating a walking pad, bike, stepper and/or standing desk are successful strategies for reducing sedentary time and improving mental cognition at work without reducing job performance.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2024
If hiking isn’t an option, opt for a heavily inclined walk on the treadmill or stair stepper.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 25, 2022
She said that since she was little she has wanted to be an actor, dancer and stepper.
From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2022
He was a light stepper, as his shallow footprints betokened; but I saw with grim delight that each step of mine overlapped his measure by a couple of inches.
From Dross by Merriman, Henry Seton
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