exerciser
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈɛksərˌsaɪzər/
KK: /ˈɛksərˌsaɪzər/
noun
Definition
A person or device that engages in physical activity to improve fitness or health.
Example
She is an exerciser who goes to the gym every day to stay fit.
Conversation
Have you tried that new exerciser at the gym?
Not yet, but I heard it's really effective for workouts.
I think I might get one for home; I want to stay fit.
That sounds like a great idea! It'll be convenient.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
trainer
athlete
exerciser
Antonyms
couchpotato
sedentary
inactive
Root Explanation
Exerciser → It is formed from "exercere" (meaning to keep busy or to train) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An exerciser is a person who keeps busy with physical training or exercise.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who is 'keeping busy' ('exercere') with physical activity — that's why an exerciser is a person who engages in exercise.
Visually Confused Words
exorciser
unexercise
exorcise
unexercised
proexercise
nonexercise
excise