treadmill
word
Definition
A treadmill is a machine with a moving belt that you walk or run on, often used for exercise indoors.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to the exercise machine, but can also describe a monotonous routine ('stuck on a treadmill'). Common collocations: 'run on the treadmill', 'walk on the treadmill'. Some regions prefer 'running machine' or 'crosstrainer' for other devices.
Spanish: cinta de correr - caminadoraPortuguese (BR): esteiraPortuguese (PT): passadeira - tapete de corridaChinese (Simplified): 跑步机Chinese (Traditional): 跑步機Hindi: ट्रेडमिलArabic: جهاز المشيBengali: ট্রেডমিলRussian: беговая дорожкаJapanese: ルームランナー - トレッドミルVietnamese: máy chạy bộKorean: 러닝머신Turkish: koşu bandıUrdu: ٹریڈملIndonesian: treadmill - alat lari
Example Sentences
I walk on the treadmill every morning.
basic
Sometimes, life feels like being stuck on a treadmill—always moving but never getting anywhere.
natural
The treadmill at the gym is always busy.
basic
She bought a new treadmill for her home.
basic
I get bored easily running on the treadmill, so I listen to music.
natural
After my knee injury, my doctor told me to start walking on the treadmill.
natural