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noun

jogger

JO-guh
noun
1
A person who jogs regularly, usually for fitness.
"Joggers filled the park path at sunrise."
2
A shoe designed for running; a sneaker built for jogging.
"She bought a new pair of joggers with extra cushioning."
3
Casual trousers with an elasticated waist and cuffs, styled after tracksuit bottoms.
"He wore joggers and a hoodie for the flight."

How to Use Jogger

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who jogs, or — especially in fashion/retail use — casual running-style trousers or shoes.

UK vs US

In UK English, "joggers" usually means the trousers; in the US, it more often refers to the person running.

Common pairings
a pair of joggers trail joggers

Word Forms

joggered past tense, joggers plural, joggers plural, joggers singular

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Etymology

From jog + the agent suffix -er.

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