noun

jogger

JO-guh

Jogger (noun) means a person who jogs regularly, usually for fitness. Example: “Joggers filled the park path at sunrise.”

noun

A person who jogs regularly, usually for fitness.

"Joggers filled the park path at sunrise."

A shoe designed for running; a sneaker built for jogging.

"She bought a new pair of joggers with extra cushioning."

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

joggered past tense, joggers plural, joggers plural, joggers singular

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Etymology

From jog + the agent suffix -er.

Rhymes for jogger

blogger

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Frequently asked questions

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.