jogger

noun

jog·​ger ˈjä-gər 

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

Examples of jogger in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The event is free and open to walkers, joggers, bikers, skaters and more. —Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2025

Amazon If the winter weather means exercising indoors, upgrade your style with comfy joggers and enhance your workout space with a walking treadmill. —Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2025

Now’s your chance to indulge in this high-end brand’s line of luxuriously-soft jackets, famous leggings, and comfy joggers. —Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2025

The joggers are available in regular and tall lengths in sizes XS–3XL and are the most comfortable pants in my wardrobe. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

jog entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for jogger

• auger
• augur
• blogger
• dogger
• laager
• lager
• logger
• cataloger
• cataloguer