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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On Sunday, October 12, members of the 117th Military Police Battalion, National Guard, and Memphis Police Department officers conducted community safety patrols alongside joggers and families enjoying a day out at Tom Lee Park. Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025 Amazon Essentials Jogger Sweatpants These classic joggers truly are a fall wardrobe staple. Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 The bottoms have a high, elastic waistline and athletic, jogger-like pant legs. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025 Soft enough to even be worn as pajamas, details like its cap sleeve, chest pocket, elastic waistband, and jogger-style pant leg make the ‘fit fancy enough to be worn in public—without sacrificing comfort. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 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 Oct. 2025.

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