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

From a wildly popular $15 Hanes hoodie with more than 113,000 five-star ratings to the website's best-selling hoodie overall, these sweatshirts offer endless outfit possibilities — whether styled with jeans or joggers or layered under a jacket. —Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025

Its large kangaroo pocket—in tandem with the jogger pants’ two deep side pockets—provides plenty of storage for your most important in-flight essentials. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025

The paved trail is regularly frequented by walkers, joggers, cyclists and commuters in Cincinnati, according to Tri State Trails. —David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025

Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale features comfy clothing deals up to 76% off, including these Democracy jeggings and these Ugg joggers that are $84 off right now. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Dec. 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