Synonyms for runner
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Running shoe — A type of soft-soled shoe originally intended for runners
running shoe, athletic shoe, trainer, tennis shoe, rubber shoe, sneaker
2. Roper — agent noun of run; one who runs. A person hired by a gambling establishment to locate potential customers and…
3. Smuggler
4. Extender — A short sling with a carabiner on either end, used to link the climbing rope to a bolt or other protection…
Other
racer, ball carrier, base runner, off-set, footman, messenger, rocker, blue runner, slide, trusty, stolon, sarment
Definitions
- n. 1
Agent noun of run; one who runs. A person hired by a gambling establishment to locate potential customers and bring them in.
- n. 2
A type of soft-soled shoe originally intended for runners.
- n. 3
A short sling with a carabiner on either end, used to link the climbing rope to a bolt or other protection such as a nut or friend.
- n. 4
Agent noun of run; one who runs. A person who moves, on foot, at a fast pace, especially an athlete.
The first runner to cross the finish line wins the race.
Related words
- Word family
- runner-up
- Phrases
- runner bean scarlet runner scarlet runner bean base runner blue runner circle runner endless runner ghost runner
Forms
- Plural
- runners → trainers, sneakers, ropers, steerers…
Example sentences
- trainer I've often thought that about my personal trainer.
By length
- 5 letters
- slide1, racer2, roper2
- 6 letters
- rocker2, trusty2, lugger, stolon
- 7 letters
- trainer2, courier3, sneaker2, footman2, steerer, sarment
- 8 letters
- smuggler2, extender3
- 9 letters
- messenger3
- 13 letters
- contrabandist
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (racer2 = 2 syllables).