Runner: meaning, definitions and examples

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runner

 

[ หˆrสŒnษ™r ]

Context #1 | Noun

sports

A person who runs, especially in a competitive race.

Synonyms

jogger, racer, sprinter

Examples of usage

  • She is a talented runner who has won many races.
  • The fastest runner in the marathon crossed the finish line first.
Context #2 | Noun

device

A long, narrow rug or carpet.

Synonyms

carpet, mat, rug

Examples of usage

  • She placed a runner along the hallway to protect the floor.
  • The red runner added a pop of color to the room.
Context #3 | Noun

occupation

A messenger, usually in a corporate setting.

Synonyms

courier, delivery person, messenger

Examples of usage

  • The runner quickly delivered the important documents to the CEO.
  • The office runner is responsible for distributing mail and packages.

Translations

Translations of the word "runner" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corredor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅŒเคกเคผเคพเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lรคufer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะณัƒะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biegacz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒณใƒŠใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coureur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corredor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koลŸucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฏุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bฤ›ลพec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ beลพec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ท‘ๆญฅ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tekaฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlaupari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะณั–ั€ัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒ”แƒœแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงฤฑลŸรงฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corredor

Etymology

The word 'runner' has its roots in Old English 'rinnan', which meant 'to flow' or 'to run'. Over time, the term evolved to refer to a person who runs, whether in a race or as a means of transportation. The use of 'runner' to describe a long, narrow rug or carpet emerged in the 16th century, possibly due to the resemblance of the item to a track for running. In a corporate context, a 'runner' is someone who swiftly moves messages or documents from one place to another, reflecting the idea of quick movement and delivery.

See also: outrun, overrun, run, runaway, runnable, runners, running, runoff, runs, runtime, runway.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,268, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.