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

Dance Studio High-rise Shorts These Dance Studio High-rise Short fits like a pair of easy, roomy joggers—minus the heavy pant legs, of course. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025

Price range: 20 euros to 540 euros (wholesale) Acid Running Category: Ready-to-wear Showing at: Welcome Edition Story: Avid runner Oliver Powe decided two years ago to tap into a gap in the market for stylish attire for joggers. —Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 4 July 2025

Shop the 12 best deals on bralettes, lace-trim camis, terry joggers, and cardigans for up to 75 percent off. —Ali Faccenda, People.com, 3 July 2025

Zilker Park, usually a haven for joggers and picnickers, is transformed into an extravaganza of kites. —Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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