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Definition of jogging

jogging

/ˈdʒɑːɡɪŋ/
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• noun

1

The activity or exercise of running at a steady, gentle pace, typically undertaken to maintain or improve physical fitness.

Example

"She goes jogging in the park every morning before work to stay healthy."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'jog', which appeared in the 16th century meaning 'to shake or nudge', possibly of imitative origin; the modern sense of running slowly for physical fitness was popularized in New Zealand by athletics coach Arthur Lydiard in the early 1960s.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Jogging. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/jogging
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