jogger

noun

jog·​ger ˈjä-gər How to pronounce jogger (audio)
ˈjȯ-
plural joggers
1
: someone or something that jogs
especially : a person who jogs for exercise
a path used by walkers and joggers
2
joggers plural : pants that have a drawstring or elastic waist and usually tapered legs with snug cuffs and that are worn especially for exercise or comfort
"… men's and women's joggers—a take on sweatpants but with cuffs on the bottom."Mark Seymour
Relaxed joggers with a tapered ankle are roomy where you need it, but still show your shape.Brad Goreski
… brands are pushing the athleisure look into hyperdrive, as today's women seek comfort over corporate. If you were to take inventory of this year's closet attire, you'd find blazers swapped with sweat shirts, and sweat pants or joggers in favor of dress pants or jeans.Michael J. Pallerino

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Its success has left some industry observers scratching their heads and wondering: How can a leggings and joggers company be worth this much, in this economy? Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024 That includes classic bomber jackets, select activewear styles, twill chinos and a French terry program consisting of a full zip, crew, sweatshirt and jogger. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024 Like Garner's style, these Veja shoes are sporty and pair well with comfortable leggings and cozy joggers. Genevieve Cepeda, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024 Through the park search, the NYPD has taken steps to minimize disruption to visitors, leading to an odd juxtaposition of joggers, tourists and an active crime scene. Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for jogger 

Word History

Etymology

jog entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of jogger was in 1637

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“Jogger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jogger. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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