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

Priced under $45, the bottoms boast a stretchy elastic waist and drawstring tie reminiscent of your favorite joggers. —Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 13 June 2026

Quick-drying and well-made with a durable yet cozy finish, these casual joggers will work as travel pants, hiking apparel, or a staple for anything else on the agenda. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026

These drawstring baggy pants offer the comfort of joggers with a more polished finish, passing for elevated streetwear when styled thoughtfully. —Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

As the temperature neared 90 degrees, tourists, cyclists and joggers paused at the top of the nearby steps to snap photos and observe the process. —Rachel Treisman, NPR, 5 June 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