stair-climber
noun
stair-climb·er
ˈster-ˈklī-mər 
variants
or stair climber
: an exercise apparatus that simulates the act of climbing stairs
You won't have to wait in line for a stair-climber as you do during rush hour at the health club.—
Marlene Adrian
Marlene Adrian
stair-climbing
noun
or stair climbing
Gyms and health clubs offer yoga along with stair-climbing machines.
—University of California at Berkeley Wellness Letter
University of California at Berkeley Wellness Letter
… a proud gym rat who at various times has been a devotee of jogging, stair climbing and aerobics, as well as other popular fitness trends.
—Eric Schlosser
Eric Schlosser
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Each visit to the gym included at least 20 minutes each on the treadmill, rower, stair-climber and stationary bike.
—Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 10 Feb. 2025
Every stair-climber, treadmill, and mat is occupied by a glistening body, each person sweating and trying to catch their breath.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
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Brad Schmitt, The Tennessean, 10 Feb. 2025
Every stair-climber, treadmill, and mat is occupied by a glistening body, each person sweating and trying to catch their breath.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Stair-climber.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stair-climber. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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