runner

noun
UK: /ˈrʌnər/
US: /ˈrʌnər/

  1. A person or animal that runs, especially as a sport or job.

    1. The runner was very fast.
    2. The marathon runner trained hard every day for the big race.

  2. A person who delivers messages or goods.

    1. He was a runner for the company.
    2. During the war, she worked as a runner, delivering secret messages across town.

  3. A long, narrow piece of material used to decorate a table or floor.

    1. She put a runner on the table.
    2. The oriental runner added warmth and color to the hallway's decor.

  4. A long, thin stem that grows along the surface of the ground from a plant and can produce new roots and shoots.

    1. Strawberry plants spread by runners.
    2. The gardener carefully cut the runner from the mother plant to propagate new growth.

Synonyms

messenger courier operator racer athlete
runner intransitive-verb

  1. To compete in a race.

    1. I run every day.
    2. She runs in the park to stay healthy and clear her mind.

  2. To manage or operate something.

    1. He runs a small business.
    2. She successfully runs her own restaurant, known for its delicious food.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "runner" in English means: A person or animal that runs, especially as a sport or job., A person who delivers messages or goods., A long, narrow piece of material used to decorate a table or floor., A long, thin stem that grows along the surface of the ground from a plant and can produce new roots and shoots..

The phonetic transcription of "runner" is /ˈrʌnər/ in British English and /ˈrʌnər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "runner": messenger, courier, operator, racer, athlete.

Example usage of "runner": "The runner was very fast.". More examples on the page.