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 burglars conduct extensive surveillance, sometimes posing as delivery men, maintenance workers or joggers to learn about residences, neighborhoods and security systems, according to an NFL memo obtained by ABC News. —Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 22 Nov. 2024

According to a Facebook post by PCSO, Collier’s body was discovered by a jogger in a farm field in San Tan Valley on Wednesday morning. —Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024

This Spanx pair that’s new-to-sale has adjustable drawcord hems that can be tightened and turned into joggers or worn wide for something looser. —Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024

Think: elevated joggers, buttery-soft sweaters, versatile sneakers and snug slip-ons, and cocoon-like jackets. —Dan Koday, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

jog entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1