jogger

Everyday

1. A person who runs slowly and steadily for exercise. tree →
2. Joggers (plural): soft, loose trousers with elastic at the ankles, worn for sport or comfort. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life and PE: joggers in the park in the morning. In clothes: "Put your joggers on for PE." In maths problems, a jogger runs a distance at a steady speed. Phrases: early-morning jogger, a pair of joggers.

Examples

• A jogger ran past us on the path. tree →
• The park is full of joggers before school. tree →
• Joggers should wear bright clothes at night. tree →
• I wore my grey joggers to PE. tree →
• My dad became a jogger to get fit. tree →
• If a jogger runs 2 kilometres every day, she runs 14 kilometres in a week. tree →

Note

Countable noun. Verb: jog (jogged, jogging). "Joggers" (trousers) is mostly UK, Ireland, Australia; Americans often say "sweatpants" or "joggers". A pair of joggers = one item of clothing. In speed problems, a jogger's distance = speed × time.