stepper

[ step-er ]

noun

1. a person or animal that steps, especially a horse that lifts its front legs high at the knee.
2. Informal. a dancer.

stepper

/ ˈstɛpə /

noun

1. a person who or animal that steps, esp a horse or a dancer

Word History and Origins

Origin of stepper¹

First recorded in 1825–35; step + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Though North Gym Room 2, with its drab walls and paltry set of yoga mats, aerobic steppers and stability balls, doesn’t look like much, at least the self-defense moves being taught there are legit.

From New York Times

If hiking isn’t an option, opt for a heavily inclined walk on the treadmill or stair stepper.

From Seattle Times

A curtain rose to reveal a bare stage as 10 of the album’s “big steppers” emerged from below a runway in the middle of the crowd: men in black suits, women in white ones.

From Washington Post

Especially steppers, because there’s no dance shoe made especially for them.

From Washington Post

She said that since she was little she has wanted to be an actor, dancer and stepper.

From New York Times