miler

American  

[mahy-ler] / ˈmaɪ lər /

noun

1. a participant in a one-mile race.

2. an athlete who specializes in one-mile races.

3. a racehorse that can compete well in a one-mile race.

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miler British  

/ ˈmaɪlə /

noun

1. an athlete, horse, etc, that runs or specializes in races of one mile

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Etymology

Origin of miler

First recorded in 1890–95; mile + -er ¹

Example Sentences

We see the legendary coach Bill Bowerman refine Prefontaine’s training, and we watch the world-record miler Jim Ryun become a cautionary sports-burnout tale.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2025

Kenyan Faith Kipyegon, perhaps the greatest miler ever, won her second 1,500-meter world title, which paired with the 28-year-old’s two Olympic gold medals.

From Washington Post • Jul. 18, 2022

He’s up to 35 miles a week, and Mendoza thinks he’s going to be a good miler when track season launches this spring.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2021

A former miler, Cheptoo was making a bold statement in her marathon debut.

From New York Times • Nov. 7, 2021

With his last ounce of energy he wrote Doug Hoo, miler on the receipt, then slid down the wall to a weary squat.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin