treadmill
3 synonyms for treadmill, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An exercise machine with a moving belt for walking or running in place.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use treadmill
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
on the treadmill
the corporate treadmill
a treadmill of debt
Etymology
From "tread" + "mill" — originally a real mill powered by people or animals walking on a wheel.
Full origin of treadmill →Frequently asked questions
What does “treadmill” mean?
The word “treadmill” means an exercise machine with a moving belt for walking or running in place. In plain terms, a treadmill is a running machine at the gym, or, figuratively, any endless cycle of effort that doesn't get you anywhere new.
How do you pronounce “treadmill”?
“Treadmill” is pronounced TREHD-mihl (/ˈtɹɛd.mɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “treadmill” in a sentence?
Here is “treadmill” used in a sentence: “He ran five miles on the treadmill at the gym.”
What part of speech is “treadmill”?
“Treadmill” is a noun.
Is “treadmill” a common word?
“Treadmill” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “treadmill” have?
“Treadmill” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an exercise machine with a moving belt for walking or running in place.
