jog

1 of 4

verb (1)

ˈjäg How to pronounce jog (audio)
ˈjȯg
jogged; jogging

intransitive verb

1
a
: to run or ride at a slow trot
b
: to go at a slow, leisurely, or monotonous pace : trudge
2
: to move up and down or about with a short heavy motion
his … holster jogging against his hipThomas Williams

transitive verb

1
: to rouse to alertness
jogged his memory
2
: to give a slight shake or push to : nudge
3
: to cause (an animal, such as a horse) to go at a jog
4
: to align the edges of (piled sheets of paper) by hitting or shaking against a flat surface

jog

2 of 4

noun (1)

1
a
: a movement, pace, or instance of jogging (as for exercise)
b
: a horse's slow measured trot
2
: a slight shake : nudge

jog

3 of 4

noun (2)

1
: a brief abrupt change in direction
2
a
: a projecting or retreating part (as of a line or surface)
b
: the space in the angle of a jog

jog

4 of 4

verb (2)

jogged; jogging

intransitive verb

: to make a jog
the road jogs to the right

Examples of jog in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
But last month’s killing of student Laken Riley, who was attacked while jogging on a wooded trail in Athens, Georgia, has renewed safety fears among women who run alone. Faith Karimi, CNN, 6 Mar. 2024 Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley, 22, was killed on Feb. 22 while jogging on a trail on the University of Georgia's campus in Athens. Christina Coulter, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2024 But the only real urgency came from a man in a blue uniform, jogging through the confused crowd. Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2024 Lisa Mancuso, 43, was jogging on the shoulder of a road on Saturday, Feb. 24, in Phoenix when she was hit, according to FOX 10. Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2024 As Siakam was jogging back for defense, Council looked angrily over his shoulder, like, was that really necessary? Gregg Doyel, The Indianapolis Star, 26 Jan. 2024 Riley was found dead near a lake at the University of Georgia’s campus Thursday after jogging in the area. Jamiel Lynch, CNN, 24 Feb. 2024 Korbin Albert nearly joined Moultrie in claiming a first USWNT goal, jogging in to cap a simple 44th minute attacking sequence, only for Gabriella Cuevas to arrive to barely deflect the effort onto the crossbar. Jason Anderson, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2024 That evening’s crime spree included the brutal rape of a woman jogging in the park. Nr Editors, National Review, 2 Feb. 2024
Noun
Riley had gone for a morning jog on University of Georgia's campus – located near Augusta University – when she was attacked and died of blunt force trauma. Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 2 Mar. 2024 The nursing student had been out for a jog by herself, and now Spicka was worried about her sister, who loved to run solo. Danielle Paquette, Washington Post, 29 Feb. 2024 Key Facts Riley, a 22-year-old Augusta University nursing student, was found dead Thursday afternoon with blunt force trauma wounds after going out for a jog on the University of Georgia campus. Sara Dorn, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024 As the beat picks up, the dancer quickens their steps to a jog — but seemingly slips on stage. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2024 After, head up the block to the Brooklyn Heights Promenade for an elevated view of the city and plenty of space to go for a jog or simply take a seat on a bench and enjoy the view. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 4 Feb. 2024 Moments before that, a runner with a man bun stopped in the middle of his jog to snap a shot. Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 This isn’t a jog around the park — no one feels better after playing an NFL game. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 3 Jan. 2024 Trace the coastline and visit Isabela's most beautiful beaches by renting a bike and hitting the Paseo Lineal de Isabela, a 4.5-mile oceanfront route perfect for morning jogs or contemplating the sunset. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

probably alteration of shog

Noun (2)

probably alteration of jag entry 2

First Known Use

Verb (1)

1548, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 2

Noun (1)

1635, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (2)

1715, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Verb (2)

1953, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of jog was in 1548

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Cite this Entry

“Jog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jog. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

jog

1 of 3 verb
ˈjäg How to pronounce jog (audio)
ˈjȯg
jogged; jogging
1
: to give a slight shake or push to : nudge
2
: rouse entry 1 sense 2, stir
jog one's memory
3
: to move up and down or about with a short heavy motion
4
a
: to go or cause to go at a jog
b
: to run slowly especially for exercise
jogger noun

jog

2 of 3 noun
1
: a slight shake : push
2
: a slow steady jolting gait especially of a horse
3
: an instance of jogging

jog

3 of 3 noun
1
: an unevenness (as a bulge or a dent) in a line or surface
2
: a short change in direction
Etymology

Verb

probably an altered form of a dialect word shog "jolt, jostle"

Noun

probably an altered form of jag "a sharp projecting edge"

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