n. The person who finishes second in a race or contest; the one next after the winner. Tom won the race and Jack was runner-up. Joan was runner-up in the contest for class secretary.
Compare: SECOND-BEST.
n. The person who finishes second in a race or contest; the one next after the winner. Tom won the race and Jack was runner-up. Joan was runner-up in the contest for class secretary.
Compare: SECOND-BEST.
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