road runner
Definition
Noun: 1. A person who runs long distances, especially in marathons: The term refers to an athlete who participates in long-distance running events, with a particular association to marathon running.
Usage
The term is used to describe a type of athlete. It is a compound noun. * It is often used in sports journalism and running communities. * It specifically highlights endurance and participation in organized long-distance events, not casual jogging.
Examples
- After years of training, she became a dedicated road runner, completing several marathons each year.
- The event attracted road runners from all over the country.
- He is more than just a casual jogger; he's a serious road runner.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe someone who is constantly traveling or moving from place to place for work, emphasizing endurance and constant motion.
- As a sales director, he's a real road runner, rarely in the office for more than a day.
Variants and Related Words
- Marathoner (noun): A more specific synonym for a runner who competes in marathons.
- Long-distance runner (noun): The direct descriptive phrase from which "road runner" is derived.
- Endurance athlete (noun): A broader category that includes road runners, cyclists, and triathletes.
Synonyms
- Marathoner
- Long-distance runner
- Distance runner
Notes
- This term should not be confused with the bird species of the same name (). The context of the sentence will always make the meaning clear.
- It is a closed compound noun, typically written as "road runner" (sometimes hyphenated as "road-runner").
Noun
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someone who participates in long-distance races (especially in marathons)
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