exertion

noun

ex·​er·​tion ig-ˈzər-shən How to pronounce exertion (audio)
: the act or an instance of exerting
especially : a laborious or perceptible effort

Examples of exertion in a Sentence

He was panting from the exertion of climbing the stairs. an easy sport that requires little physical exertion
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And a drink near a stone hearth is the perfect reward for the day’s exertion. Danielle Hallock, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025 Similarly, electrolytes work to replace the minerals and vitamins that are naturally lost through sweat, exertion, and urine. Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 4 June 2025 Everyone else should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025 The goal of wearing recovery sandals is to reduce the stress and impact on your feet, decrease energy exertion, lower inflammation and pain, and increase support, Spector says. Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 28 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for exertion

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of exertion was in 1677

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“Exertion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exertion. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.

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exertion

noun
ex·​er·​tion ig-ˈzər-shən How to pronounce exertion (audio)
: the act or an instance of exerting

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