treadmill — an exercise machine with a moving belt on which you can walk or run in place
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an exercise machine with a moving belt on which you can walk or run in place
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtredˌmɪl/
Example Sentences
- My cat sits on the treadmill and judges me while I run.
- She decided to break free from the corporate treadmill and travel the world.
- The treadmill broke down right when I was feeling motivated to exercise.
treadmill
NOUN[/ˈtredˌmɪl/]
an exercise machine with a moving belt on which you can walk or run in place
an exercise machine with a moving belt on which you can walk or run in place
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term originated in the 19th century from a punitive device used in prisons where inmates operated a large wheel by treading on steps. It described a mechanical apparatus combining the action of stepping with a rotating millstone mechanism, reflecting its dual function of both punishment and mechanical work.
Breakdown
tread (to step or walk) + mill (a grinding apparatus or millstone). The compound describes the action of stepping on a rotating mechanism, originally used to power grinding equipment.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cat sits on the treadmill and judges me while I run.”
“She decided to break free from the corporate treadmill and travel the world.”
“The treadmill broke down right when I was feeling motivated to exercise.”
“He increased the treadmill incline to simulate hill running.”
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