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 campaign features sportswear pieces such as cargo or parachute pants, varsity jackets and fleece hoodies and joggers under the Unstoppable brand and bombers and plus-size outfits under the Meridian label. —Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 26 June 2024

Former Chief Daryl Gates was an avid jogger, while Ed Davis, who led the department for much of the 1970s, was a golfer, which led their proteges to pound the pavement or hit the links. —Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2024

The annual four-day Network convention concludes on Saturday with a session on criminal justice reform featuring Yusef Salaam, who was convicted as one of the Central Park Five teens of raping a jogger but have since been exonerated. —Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2024

Later this year, Carhartt plans to launch several additional lightweight women’s products, ranging from work pants and joggers. —Adrienne Roberts, Detroit Free Press, 1 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

jog entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1