jogging
JOG-ihng
Jogging (noun) means running at an easy, steady pace, usually for exercise rather than speed. Example: “She goes jogging along the river every morning before work.”
noun
1
Running at an easy, steady pace, usually for exercise rather than speed.
"She goes jogging along the river every morning before work."
"Jogging three times a week helped him build up his stamina."
How to use jogging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA gentle, sustained run done for fitness, slower than sprinting.
Common pairings
go jogging
jogging shoes
a jogging route
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like jogging.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Word forms
- Plural
- joggings
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
She goes _____ along the river every morning before work.
Etymology
From "jog" (to move at a slow, steady trot) plus the "-ing" ending.
Rhymes for jogging
See all rhymes for jogging →Frequently asked questions
What does “jogging” mean?
The word “jogging” means running at an easy, steady pace, usually for exercise rather than speed. In plain terms, a gentle, sustained run done for fitness, slower than sprinting.
How do you pronounce “jogging”?
“Jogging” is pronounced JOG-ihng (/ˈd͡ʒɑ.ɡɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “jogging” in a sentence?
Here is “jogging” used in a sentence: “She goes jogging along the river every morning before work.”
What part of speech is “jogging”?
“Jogging” is a noun.
Is “jogging” a common word?
“Jogging” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
Featured in
Vocabulary lists that include jogging:
