exerciser

noun

ex·​er·​cis·​er ˈek-sər-ˌsī-zər How to pronounce exerciser (audio)
1
: one that exercises
2
: an apparatus for use in physical exercise

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The morning exercisers also had a lower average BMI (body mass index) and waist size. Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025 Additionally, some fat, like that found in regular exercisers, is more efficient. Lauryn Higgins, Health, 1 Oct. 2024 Motorized under-desk leg exercisers can provide modest exercise benefits similar to NEAT. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 The difference here, of course, is that the exerciser is using dumbbells instead of a 45-pound shepherd mix! Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for exerciser

Word History

First Known Use

1552, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of exerciser was in 1552

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“Exerciser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exerciser. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.

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exerciser

noun
ex·​er·​cis·​er ˈek-sər-ˌsī-zər How to pronounce exerciser (audio)
1
: one that exercises
2
: an apparatus for use in physical exercise

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