jogger

American  

[jog-er] / ˈdʒɒg ər /

noun

1. a person who jogs.

2.  jogger pants,.   jogging pants.  (used with a plural verb) joggers. casual, tapered pants of soft, absorbent fabric, typically with elastic at the waist and ankles.

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jogger British  

/ ˈdʒɒɡə /

noun

1. a person who runs at a jog trot over some distance for exercise, usually regularly

2. a cart with rubber-tyred wheels used on a farm

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Etymology

Origin of jogger

First recorded in 1965–70; jog ¹ ( def. ) + -er ¹ ( def. )

Explanation

That person in workout gear running past at an easy pace is a jogger. If you like to go for regular gentle runs, you can call yourself a jogger too. Unlike serious runners, joggers are usually more casual about their exercise routine. Most joggers aren't training to run a marathon, they're just out moving their bodies and enjoying the fresh air. While the difference may seem subtle, you can generally describe anyone running at a fairly slow pace as a jogger. Before about 1968, when jogging first became popular, jogger was used to mean "anyone who walks heavily and slowly."

Example Sentences

She misses the rhythms of her neighborhood — the friendly waves while out for walks, the sound of one neighbor’s trumpet through the windows at night, the jogger who sings on his runs.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025

He was wearing a black T-shirt and black jogger bottoms.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2025

“If I were in charge of RFK Jr. I would put him in a nice merino jogger to do his exercise in,” Giri said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

“She needs to prove herself,” said a jogger.

From Slate • Jul. 23, 2024

I sigh with relief when a jogger trots past with a smartphone strapped to her arm and wires leading up to the buds in her ears.

From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott

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