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

Firstly, the joggers are a great alternative for folks who don’t want their pant legs to ever brush against the floor of a public bathroom (fair). —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025

The Kardashians star was dressed in comfy casual attire, sporting a navy blue sweater and a pair of light gray joggers. —Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025

Items include organic cotton tops starting at $48, cashmere lounge sets with T-shirts priced $158, sweaters priced at $258, joggers for $288, washable silk sleepwear separates starting at $98, and sherpa slippers priced at $148. —David Moin, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025

The line features Green Bay Packers men’s and women’s apparel, including hoodies, joggers, quarter-zips, leggings, and accessories designed with the brand’s signature materials and sleek, minimalist style. —Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025

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