jogger

noun

jog·​ger ˈjä-gər How to pronounce jogger (audio)
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

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Best Clothing Deals Prime members are already racking up chic wardrobe wins for less—joggers start at just $6, while oversized sweaters and packable puffers ideal for chilly airport connections and winter sightseeing have steep discounts. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025 Think comfy joggers, weather-ready jackets, and layerable sweaters—all at reduced prices. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2025 Kylie wears a black polo shirt, black joggers and white running shoes. Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025 In addition to luxurious cashmere joggers and the Sneex shoes celebrities can’t stop wearing, Oprah shouted out a plushy Brooklinen robe and the Skims pajamas one writer can’t get enough of. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jogger

Word History

Etymology

jog entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of jogger was in 1637

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“Jogger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jogger. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.

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