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Definition of exercycle

exercycle

/ˈɛk.sɚˌsaɪ.kəl/
ex · er · cy · cle
Plural:exercycles
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exercycle Lexical Profile

exercycle Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A stationary bicycle-like apparatus with pedals, handlebars, and adjustable resistance, used indoors for physical exercise and cardiovascular training.

Example

"During the winter months, he rides his exercycle in the basement for thirty minutes every morning."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Originally a proprietary trademark (Exercycle) registered in the 1930s, the term is frequently used generically in lowercase to refer to any stationary exercise bicycle.

• Nearby Words

exercisable
exercise
exerciser
exercycle
exergaming
exert
exertion

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1930s as a blend of "exercise" and "bicycle," originally introduced as a trademarked motorized stationary fitness machine.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exercycle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exercycle
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