Meaning & use
runner
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A person or animal that runs, especially one who competes in a race.
See it in a sentence
The marathon runner crossed the finish line in just under three hours.
A long woven runner stretched down the center of the dining table.
A note on using this word
Beyond athletics, runner also describes a narrow decorative rug or table covering, and a creeping plant stem that roots as it spreads, like a strawberry runner.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A long, narrow strip of carpet, fabric, or decoration for a table, hallway, or staircase.
They laid a red runner down the aisle for the wedding.
3. noun
A slender, trailing stem that grows along the ground and takes root to form a new plant.
The strawberry plant sent out several runners across the garden bed.
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