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Definition of stepper

stepper

/ˈstɛp.ər/
step · per
Plural:steppers
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• noun

1

A piece of stationary exercise equipment with pedals that move up and down, used to simulate the motion of climbing stairs.

Example

"She spent twenty minutes on the stepper at the gym to warm up before lifting weights."

2

A person or animal, especially a horse, that walks, trots, or dances with a specified kind of step or gait.

Example

"The prize-winning carriage horse was admired by the judges as a lively high stepper."

3

An electromechanical or electronic device, such as a brushless electric motor or a semiconductor photolithography machine, that advances or operates in discrete, incremental steps.

Example

"The engineer calibrated the optical stepper to align the circuit patterns on the silicon wafer."

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• Rhymes for stepper

• Nearby Words

stepparent
stepparenting
steppe
stepper
steppingstone
steprelationship
stepsister

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