All Definitions for Runner
Below are all the dictionary definitions of runner:
1Agent noun of run
2One who runs.
3A person who moves, on foot, at a fast pace, especially an athlete.
4Any entrant, person or animal (especially a horse), for a race or any competition
5A candidate for an election.
6A competitor in a poker tournament.
7Somebody who controls or manages (e.g. a system).
8A person or vessel that runs blockades or engages in smuggling.
9A player who runs for a batsman who is too injured to run
10He is dressed exactly as the injured batsman, and carries a bat.
11A baserunner.
12A person (from one or the other team) who runs out onto the field during the game to take verbal instructions from the coach to the players. A runner mustn't interfere with play, and may have to wear an identifying shirt to make clear his or her purpose on the field.
13Anyone sent on an errand or with communications, especially for a bank (or, historically, a foot soldier responsible for carrying messages during war).
14A restaurant employee responsible for taking food from the kitchens to the tables.
15A trusty (prisoner granted special privileges).
16An employee of a sports agent who tries to recruit possible player clients for the agent.
17A person hired by a gambling establishment to locate potential customers and bring them in.
18One who runs away
19A deserter or escapee.
20An assistant.
21A quick escape away from a scene
22(by extension) the person who gets away.
23A type of soft-soled shoe originally intended for runners.
24Part of a shoe that is stitched to the bottom of the upper so it can be glued to the sole.
25A part of an apparatus that moves quickly.
26A mechanical part intended to guide or aid something else to move (using wheels or sliding).
27A smooth strip on which a sledge runs.
28The blade of an ice skate.
29The channel or strip on which a drawer is opened and closed.
30Part of a mechanism which allows something to be pulled out for maintenance.
31The curved base of a rocking chair.
32In saddlery, a loop of metal through which a rein is passed.
33In molding, a channel cut in a mold.
34The rotating-stone of a grinding-mill.
35The movable piece to which the ribs of an umbrella are attached.
36A tool in which lenses are fastened for polishing.
37An automobile
38A working or driveable automobile.
39A strip of fabric used to decorate or protect a table or dressing table.
40A long, narrow carpet for a high-traffic area such as a hall or stairs.
41A part of a cigarette that is burning unevenly.
42A long stolon sent out by a plant (such as strawberry), in order to root new plantlets, or a plant that propagates by using such runners.
43A 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.
44A leaping food fish (Elagatis pinnulatis) of Florida and the West Indies
45The skipjack, shoemaker, or yellowtail.
46A rope to increase the power of a tackle.
47A speedrunner.
48An idea or plan that has potential to be adopted or put into operation.
49A running gag.
50A streamlet.
51A boat for transporting fish, oysters, etc.
52A surname.
53Short for Bow Street Runner [(colloquial, historical) A member of an early police force founded in 1742 in London, England.]
About rhymes for runner
Finding the right rhyme for runner helps poets and songwriters add rhythm, musicality, and memorability to their work. Defined as "Agent noun of run", runner has 14 words that share its ending sound pattern.
Each rhyme carries a slightly different meaning and connotation. Forerunner is the most common rhyme in everyday usage. Stunner works well in formal or poetic contexts. Frontrunner is often preferred when the context calls for a specific nuance or imagery.
When choosing a rhyme, consider the meaning, formality level, and intended emotional impact. Some rhymes work better in casual songs while others shine in formal poetry. The list above provides the most common and useful rhymes for runner, but always read your line aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally and supports your intended message.