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

Denim accounts for 35% to 40% of the business, with hoodies, dresses, joggers, outerwear, and other casual clothing filling out the wardrobe. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

The lifestyle expert shared an Instagram photo from a fundraiser wearing a velour track jacket and coordinating joggers. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2026

For more of our favorite comfy fall pants, check out Amazon’s best trousers, wide-leg pants, joggers, and more below. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026

Nine years after a jogger shoved a woman into the path of a London bus, a suspect with royal connections was arrested. — Eilidh Hargreaves, Air Mail, 17 Oct. 2026

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
• uncompahgre