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

In addition to coming in sizes from XS to XXL, the joggers are available in three lengths to accommodate varying heights and builds. —Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 17 Dec. 2025

Shop leggings and joggers, warm long-sleeve shirts, jackets, accessories, and even an extra-warm down vest to pair with every outfit. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025

Thanks to their short shaft, these boots can be worn with any kind of pant without restriction—from bootcut jeans and wide-leg travel pants to leggings and joggers. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 Dec. 2025

Its designs stay on top of what’s current while still feeling elegant and wearable, and wardrobe staples like cardigans, jogger sweatpants, and cult-favorite Super Puff jackets show up constantly in teen carts. —Malia Griggs, Glamour, 12 Dec. 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