Runners: meaning, definitions and examples

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runners

 

[ หˆrสŒnษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports

People who compete in races or marathons, often for fun or as a profession. They are often very dedicated to training and improving their performance.

Synonyms

joggers, racers, sprinters

Examples of usage

  • He is one of the fastest runners in the country.
  • The group of runners crossed the finish line together.
  • She joined the local running club to meet other runners.
Context #2 | Noun

carpets/flooring

Long strips of carpet or flooring material used to cover and protect the floor. They come in various colors and patterns to match different decor styles.

Synonyms

carpet strips, floor coverings

Examples of usage

  • The runners in the hallway were a deep shade of blue.
  • The store sells a wide selection of runners for customers to choose from.

Translations

Translations of the word "runners" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corredores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅŒเคกเคผเคพเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lรคufer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะณัƒะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biegacze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒณใƒŠใƒผ (rannฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coureurs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corredores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท koลŸucular

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ์ž๋“ค (jujadeul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฏุงุคูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bฤ›ลพci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ beลพci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ท‘ๆญฅ่€… (pวŽobรนzhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tekaฤi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hlauparar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏะณั–ั€ัƒัˆั–ะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ‘แƒ”แƒœแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaรงฤฑลŸรงฤฑlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corredores

Word origin

The word 'runners' has a long history and can be traced back to the Old English word 'rinnan', meaning 'to flow, to run'. Over time, the word evolved to refer to individuals who run, whether in races or for exercise. In the context of carpets, 'runners' refer to long strips of carpet used to cover floors. The term has been in use for centuries and continues to be a common term in both sports and home decor.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #12,040, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.