jogging

jog-ging · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The activity or exercise of running at a slow, steady pace.

  2. 2.

    Running at a slow, steady pace.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    jogging shoes — athletic footwear designed for running
  • •
    jogging pants/bottoms — comfortable trousers worn for exercise
  • •
    jogging trail — a path designed for runners

Related words

Antonyms: sprinting, walking
See also: exercise, fitness, jog, running
Synonyms: running, trotting

Etymology

Present participle and gerund form of jog, from Middle English joggen. The noun usage referring to the exercise became popular in the 1960s and 1970s.