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 fashionable tot sported what appeared to be a Burberry jacket that was teamed with black joggers for the day out with his proud mom. —Kirsty Hatcher, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024

Matching his club to his tracksuit bottoms, Bronze sported a pair of red Adidas joggers, a black zip-up Adidas hoodie and black and white check Vans sneakers. —Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024

These joggers are soft and warm, thanks to airy fleece material, yet still quick-drying and thin enough to get your sweat on. —Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2024

In 1994, another attack occurred in El Dorado County, when Barbara Schoener, a jogger, was killed on a trail in the Sierra foothills. —Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024

From cozy sweater sets to flowy pants and joggers, there’s sure to be something for everyone on this list. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2024

Libin Women's Cargo Joggers Lightweight Quick Dry Hiking Pants These versatile lightweight joggers are perfect for travel, hiking, walking, or even daily wear. —Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024

Arbery was a 25-year-old Black jogger chased by three white men in Georgia and then gunned down in February 2020. —Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2024

Thankful to be reunited with her owner, Bow made a full recovery, all thanks to the magic of a kind jogger and a heat-seeking drone. —Allison Moses, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

jog entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1