runner-up
noun, plural run·ners-up.
Origin of runner-up
Related Words for runners-up
double, runner-up, proponent, exponent, helper, assistant, backer, twin, reproduction, supporter, placerExamples from the Web for runners-up
Contemporary Examples of runners-up
Winners will be rewarded $300,000 and a collaboration with J.Crew, and the two runners-up will receive $100,000.
CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists Announced; Beyoncé Wears Nothing But GlitterThe Fashion Beast Team
July 11, 2013
Runners-up for the president include “disappointing,” “weak,” “tired,” and “lost.”
One of the runners-up in the Person of the Year award by the industry website IWantMedia.com was The Laid-Off Journalist.
These runners-up chose a more modern style, rather than the crowd-pleasing Vitamin D crew.
Historical Examples of runners-up
The others began chorusing their congratulations at once, looking no more convincing than the runners-up in any beauty contest.
Pagan PassionsGordon Randall Garrett
Taken objectively there isn't that much difference between myself and the ten runners-up.
Sense of ObligationHenry Maxwell Dempsey (AKA Harry Harrison)
As was expected, Buller's easily beat all the outhouses, with Claremont's house as runners-up.
The Loom of YouthAlec Waugh