noun
treadmill
TRED-mil/ˈtredmɪl/
An exercise machine allowing walking on a moving belt without advancing.
A woman walks on a treadmill as its belt moves beneath her.
Etymology
Stepping powered the original mill-like apparatus: a person’s or animal’s weight on movable steps turned a wheel. Originally associated with prison discipline, the treadmill later became a means of physical fitness.
In context
I go to the gym and I see people on a treadmill 45 minutes 50 minutes on the treadmill why you running so much
More examples
- I run on the treadmill when it rains.
- She increases the treadmill's incline for a harder workout.
- All three treadmills at the gym are in use.
Forms
treadmill · treadmills