Treadmill Definition

trĕdmĭl
treadmills
noun
treadmills
A kind of mill wheel turned by the weight of persons treading steps arranged around its circumference: formerly used as an instrument of prison discipline.
Webster's New World
A mill driven by an animal treading a sloping, endless belt.
Webster's New World
A monotonous routine or set of tasks.
American Heritage
Any monotonous round of duties, work, etc. in which one seems to make no progress.
Webster's New World
A stationary exercise machine, typically with speed controls, handles, etc., consisting of a short, wide conveyor belt upon which a person walks or runs.
Webster's New World
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Noun

Singular:
treadmill
Plural:
treadmills

Treadmill Sentence Examples

  • If you are one of the people who dreads going to the gym because the treadmill seems more like a torture device than an exercise machine, explore the many other options for cardio/aerobic exercise that exist both inside and outside the gym.

  • Although it is recommended that you use a treadmill without holding on to the machine to take advantage of natural running posture and arm movement, hand rails are still useful for beginners or those who have difficulty balancing.

  • In the actual study, the Nordic Track finished ahead of the stair-stepper, the stationary bike and the treadmill.

  • If you haven't been exercising because you've been busy with work, this is a great time to go ahead and get back on the treadmill so to speak.

  • No amount of time on the treadmill can counteract eating a triple cheese pizza every day.

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