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

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The Dlooda Wide-Leg Sweatpant Jeans look like your favorite denim but feel like soft joggers, thanks to a stretchy elastic waistband and fabric that gives in all the right places. Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026 Shop these comfy travel pant deals before they’re gone, including Vuori joggers, Spanx trousers, and more, from $24. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026 Thousands of walkers, joggers, and bikers pass him by every day. Eric Lach, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026 Cyclists, joggers and pedestrians were able to enjoy car-free streets in parts of both boroughs with free family-friendly activities, including fitness classes, cultural performances and more. Katie Houlis, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jogger

Word History

Etymology

jog entry 1 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of jogger was in 1637

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“Jogger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jogger. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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