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 remains were partially buried in dense brush near one of the park’s walking trails — the same trails that joggers, walkers and families use daily. —Ryan Brennan april 7, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026

The under-the-radar hub is packed with popular pieces, including Align leggings that offer weightless support, flowy sweats made from luxuriously soft fabric, and wrinkle-resistant joggers that are ideal for on-the-go wear. —Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026

That’s definitely the case with this joggers and T-shirt set. —Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026

On the topic of elevated loungewear, a pair of cashmere joggers are just the thing to finish off his surprisingly elegant weekend look. —Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 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