jogger

[jog-er]

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.

jogger

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of jogger¹

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

Example Sentences

A jogger sprints up the steps, then waits next to an older fellow with his hands in his pockets.

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Five teenagers, dubbed the Central Park 5, were convicted of attacking the jogger.

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

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There is an occasional jogger coasting down the hilly roads, but the streets are most populated by bulldozers and construction trucks.

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Mr Mugabe wore joggers and a red cap while on his phone as he was led into the magistrates court on Thursday.

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