Meaning & Definition of word "Treadmill"

Treadmill

/ˈtrɛdˌmɪl/

1. A machine used for walking or running while staying in the same place, often used for exercise.
- Example: I prefer to use the treadmill at the gym to get my daily cardio workout.
2. A situation or activity that is monotonous and unproductive, often involving repeated tasks.
- Example: He felt trapped in the daily treadmill of work with no end in sight.
3. A device consisting of a belt or surface that moves in a loop, commonly used for various tasks such as powering a mill.
- Example: The ancient treadmill was used to turn grain into flour.

●Middle English treadmille, from tread + mill

treadmill of life:

A monotonous routine of life that seems to go nowhere.

on the treadmill:

Referring to being stuck in a repetitive or unproductive routine.

exercise:

Physical activity that enhances or maintains physical fitness.

cardio:

Exercises that raise your heart rate.

Meaning: Hamster wheel

● Example Sentence: I feel like I'm running on a hamster wheel, just like a treadmill!

Meaning: Rat race

● Example Sentence: Working long hours without getting ahead feels like a treadmill or a rat race.