Word Explorer

Runner

/ˈɹʌnə/

Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.

📖 Definitions of "Runner"

noun
  1. 1

    Act or instance of running, of moving rapidly using the feet.

    "I just got back from my morning run."

  2. 2

    Act or instance of hurrying (to or from a place) (not necessarily by foot); dash or errand, trip.

    "I need to make a run to the store."

  3. 3

    A pleasure trip.

    "Let's go for a run in the car."

  4. 4

    Flight, instance or period of fleeing.

noun
  1. 1

    (usually in the phrase 'do a runner') A quick escape away from a scene.

    "He did a runner after robbing the drugstore."

  2. 2

    A deserter.

  3. 3

    A type of soft-soled shoe originally intended for runners.

  4. 4

    Part of a shoe that is stitched to the bottom of the upper so it can be glued to the sole.

Translate “Runner” into Another Language

Pick a language — the word will be pre-filled in the translator.