1. a person who runs, especially for sport or exercise
2. a person who carries messages or does errands
3. a long narrow piece of cloth used as a table covering or floor covering

Examples

• The marathon runner crossed the finish line exhausted.
• She hired a runner to deliver the documents quickly.
• The dining table had a beautiful red runner down the center.
• The drawer slides smoothly on its metal runners.
• Strawberry plants spread by sending out runners.
• He’s been a dedicated runner for over ten years.
• The office runner picked up lunch for the entire team.