rowing machine

noun

: an exercise machine that simulates the action of rowing

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Users can configure the treadmill-sized system for strength training, as a Pilates reformer or a rowing machine, or use it to do digital cardio sports like kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, and SkiCross ski training. — Matt Alderton, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Work up a sweat in the Peloton Fitness Center with bikes, treadmills, ellipticals, a rowing machine, free weights, and more. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 Rowing for a cause Tip of the sailor’s cap to the Round Lake Park Police who have been giving a rowing machine a workout this month to help Special Olympics. — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026 Tosch said Rivas’ DNA was also found on a rowing machine, a black rubber floor mat, a Tesla charger, and a green tarp in the garage. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rowing machine

Word History

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rowing machine was in 1898

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“Rowing machine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rowing%20machine. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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