runners
word · lemma: runner
Definition
People who run, especially as a sport or form of exercise. Can also refer to someone who delivers messages or goods, or a long narrow rug or carpet.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly refers to people who jog or race. 'Runner' also appears in compound nouns: 'front-runner' (leader in a competition), 'runner-up' (second place). A 'table runner' is a decorative cloth. In drug contexts, a 'runner' delivers drugs.
Example Sentences
The runners lined up at the starting line for the marathon.
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Many runners prefer to exercise early in the morning.
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The fastest runners in the world can complete 100 meters in under 10 seconds.
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There's a whole community of runners in my neighborhood who meet up every Saturday for a group jog.
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Experienced runners know that rest days are just as important as training days.
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She placed a beautiful embroidered runner down the center of the dining table for the holiday dinner.
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