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stepper

American  
[step-er] / ˈstɛp ər /

noun

  1. a person or animal that steps, especially a horse that lifts its front legs high at the knee.

  2. Informal. a dancer.


stepper British  
/ ˈstɛpə /

noun

  1. a person who or animal that steps, esp a horse or a dancer

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of stepper

First recorded in 1825–35; step + -er 1

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's a splendid animal, but a high and mighty stepper.

From A Young Girl's Wooing by Roe, Edward Payson

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