noun
jogger
JO-guh
Jogger (noun) means a person who jogs regularly, usually for fitness. Example: “Joggers filled the park path at sunrise.”
noun
1
A person who jogs regularly, usually for fitness.
"Joggers filled the park path at sunrise."
2
A shoe designed for running; a sneaker built for jogging.
"She bought a new pair of joggers with extra cushioning."
3
Casual trousers with an elasticated waist and cuffs, styled after tracksuit bottoms.
"He wore joggers and a hoodie for the flight."
How to use jogger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who jogs, or — especially in fashion/retail use — casual running-style trousers or shoes.
UK vs US
In UK English, "joggers" usually means the trousers; in the US, it more often refers to the person running.
Common pairings
a pair of joggers
trail joggers
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Word forms
- Plural
- joggers
- Third person singular
- joggers
- Past tense
- joggered
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_____ filled the park path at sunrise.
Etymology
From jog + the agent suffix -er.
Rhymes for jogger
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What does “jogger” mean?
The word “jogger” means a person who jogs regularly, usually for fitness. In plain terms, someone who jogs, or — especially in fashion/retail use — casual running-style trousers or shoes.
How do you pronounce “jogger”?
“Jogger” is pronounced JO-guh (/ˈd͡ʒɑ.ɡɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “jogger” in a sentence?
Here is “jogger” used in a sentence: “Joggers filled the park path at sunrise.”
What part of speech is “jogger”?
“Jogger” is a noun.
How many meanings does “jogger” have?
“Jogger” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who jogs regularly, usually for fitness.
