runner up

Other spellings

• runner-up

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌrʌn.əˈrʌp/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌrʌn.ɚˈʌp/

Noun

Singular runner up

Plural runner ups

1. (countable) A runner up is a person who takes second place in a competition.

   John Doe came in first place and the runner up was Jane Doe.

Related words

• champion