runner
Translation
runner, athlete, rug, creeping plant
Examples
She is a long-distance runner.
She is a long-distance runner.
We bought a new runner for the hall.
We bought a new runner for the hall.
Runner beans are a popular vegetable.
Runner beans are a popular vegetable.
Grammar Patterns
a runner a person who runs She is a long-distance runner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jogger, athlete, sprinter
Etymology
From 'run' + the suffix '-er', indicating a person or thing that performs the action.
Memory Tips
The main meaning is 'one who runs'. The other meanings, like a carpet or a plant, also involve a long, 'running' shape.