Word
jogger
Phoneticsjog·ger, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdʒɑɡɝ/
UK/dʒˈɒɡɐ/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who runs slowly for exercise, often outside in a park or on the street. You might see them early in the morning before work.
n. a person who runs at a steady, moderate pace for exercise or recreation. Typically implies regular, non-competitive running outdoors.
Examples
“The jogger runs past my house every morning.”
“A jogger stops at the park fountain to drink water before continuing along the riverside path.”
“The lone jogger moves through the early mist, headphones in, setting a rhythm that steadies breathing and thought alike.”
Examples
simple
“The jogger runs past my house every morning.”
contextual
“A jogger stops at the park fountain to drink water before continuing along the riverside path.”
complex
“The lone jogger moves through the early mist, headphones in, setting a rhythm that steadies breathing and thought alike.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “jogger” in context.
Verb
01. jogger passes
“A jogger passed me while I was walking the dog in the park.”
noun + verb
02. jogger runs
“A jogger runs past our house every morning at six o'clock.”
noun + verb
03. jogger stops
“The jogger stopped to tie his shoe and drink some water.”
noun + verb
04. jogger waves
“The friendly jogger waved as she ran past us on the trail.”
noun + verb
05. join jogger
“I sped up to join the jogger ahead of me for the last kilometre.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. casual jogger
“I'm just a casual jogger who runs twice a week to stay fit.”
adj + noun
07. fellow jogger
“I smiled and nodded at a fellow jogger on the riverside path.”
adj + noun
08. keen jogger
“My brother is a keen jogger and never misses his morning run.”
adj + noun
09. lone jogger
“A lone jogger crossed the empty bridge in the early morning fog.”
adj + noun
Noun
10. group of joggers
“A group of joggers blocked the narrow path for a minute.”
noun + prep + noun
11. join a group of joggers
“I decided to join a group of joggers that meets on Saturdays.”
12. lone jogger in the park
“I saw a lone jogger in the park at dawn.”
Etymology
From jog + -er.
Apparently from Italian giocare
Clipping of baby jogger.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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