noun
B1
Intermediate
aerobics
uh-ROH-bihks
Aerobics (noun) means a form of exercise, often done to music, aimed at improving heart and lung fitness. Example: “She takes an aerobics class three times a week at the gym.”
noun
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A form of exercise, often done to music, aimed at improving heart and lung fitness.
"She takes an aerobics class three times a week at the gym."
How to use aerobics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExercise routines, usually set to music, designed to boost cardiovascular fitness.
Common pairings
aerobics class
water aerobics
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Etymology
From aerobic (relating to oxygen use in exercise) plus -s, ultimately from Greek ἀήρ ("air") and βίος ("life").
Synonyms
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aerobic exercise
Frequently asked questions
What does “aerobics” mean?
The word “aerobics” means a form of exercise, often done to music, aimed at improving heart and lung fitness. In plain terms, exercise routines, usually set to music, designed to boost cardiovascular fitness.
How do you pronounce “aerobics”?
“Aerobics” is pronounced uh-ROH-bihks (/əˈɹoʊbɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “aerobics” in a sentence?
Here is “aerobics” used in a sentence: “She takes an aerobics class three times a week at the gym.”
What part of speech is “aerobics”?
“Aerobics” is a noun.
Where does the word “aerobics” come from?
The word “aerobics” comes from Latin. From aerobic (relating to oxygen use in exercise) plus -s, ultimately from Greek ἀήρ ("air") and βίος ("life").
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