Definitions

1. noun

a power-driven machine on which a person walks, runs, or exercises while remaining in one place, typically for exercise or fitness.

“She got on the treadmill at the gym to warm up before her run.”

2. noun

a track or path on a treadmill.

“The treadmill had three different incline settings to adjust the track.”

3. noun

a route or course of action.

“The company’s new marketing strategy was a treadmill that led to a dead end.”