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

Quince took its best-selling joggers and gave them a sleeker silhouette and anti-pilling upgrade. —Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2025

Snag on-trend barrel jeans, airy linen styles, cargo joggers, palazzo pants, cropped trousers, and more starting at $26. —Emily Weaver, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025

Think: ribbed tanks, quarter zips, soft joggers, wide-leg pants, and crewnecks that feel a little more refined than your typical athleisure. —Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 18 Apr. 2025

The scene was a mix of special occasions and everyday moments: people in dresses posing for photoshoots, tour groups milling about the monuments, families pushing strollers, couples chatting on a bench, lone joggers weaving through the crowds. —Rachel Treisman, NPR, 27 Mar. 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