1. people who run, especially for exercise or in races
2. long narrow pieces of cloth used as table decorations
3. long narrow rugs placed in hallways or on stairs

Examples

• The marathon had over 5,000 runners participating.
• She placed colorful runners on all the dining tables.
• We need to replace the worn runner in the upstairs hallway.
• The old wooden sled had metal runners for better gliding.
• Strawberry plants spread by sending out runners.
• The runners stretched before the big race.
• Mom bought a festive runner for the holiday table.
• The carpet runner made the stairs safer to walk on.