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Runner Definition & Meaning

runner
noun
  1. someone who imports or exports without paying duties
  2. someone who travels on foot by running
  3. a person who is employed to deliver messages or documents; "he sent a runner over with the contract"
  4. a baseball player on the team at bat who is on base (or attempting to reach a base)
  5. a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips
  6. a trained athlete who competes in foot races
  7. (football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive play
  8. a long narrow carpet
  9. device consisting of the parts on which something can slide along
  10. fish of western Atlantic: Cape Cod to Brazil

"Runner" in song lyrics

See how runner is used in real songs:

  • "He's a hustler slash gunner, alcoholic rum runner"
    9th Prince f/ Dom Pachino — What U Wanna Do?
  • "Stay in Ya Lane with your little 4 Runner"
    9th Prince f/ Tash Mahogany — Outstanding
  • "???? up, I'm a Don P game runner"
    Dre Dog (Andre Nickatina) & Equipto — Comb My Hair Like

Usage tips for "runner"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "runner" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for runner to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does runner mean?
someone who imports or exports without paying duties someone who travels on foot by running a person who is employed to deliver messages or documents; "he sent a runner over with the contract" a baseball player on the team at bat who is on base (or attempting to reach a base) a horizontal branch from the base of plant that produces new plants from buds at its tips a trained athlete who competes in foot races (football) the player who is carrying (and trying to advance) the ball on an offensive
What part of speech is runner?
Runner is a noun.
How many definitions does runner have?
Runner has 10 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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