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Definition of Runner-up
1. Noun. The competitor who finishes second.
Definition of Runner-up
1. Noun. The person who finishes second. ¹
2. Noun. Second favorite. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Runner-up
Literary usage of Runner-up
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Chicago Daily News Almanac and Year Book for (1905)
"Frederick Herreshoff of Brooklyn was the runner-up. Mr. Egan won by 8 up and 6
to play. Record to date: 1894—At Newport, RI—WG Lawrence, (Newport), ..."
2. Brooklyn Daily Eagle Almanac (1921)
"Connecticut—Won at Brooklawn by Roger H. Hovey, Shuttle Meadow, by 5 and 4;
runner-up, Reginald M. Lewis. Greenwich. Middle Atlantic—Won at Country Club of ..."
3. Great Golfers: Their Methods at a Glance by George William Beldam, Harold H. Hilton (1904)
"S. MURE FERGUSSON BY HH HILTON RUNNER UP IN AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS, 1894 and 1898.
... RUNNER UP ..."
4. Wright & Ditson Officially Adopted Lawn Tennis Guide (1903)
"Gridley, Thacher School, Runner-Up. j TW Hendrick, Los Angeles High School. ...
Victor Morgan, San Diego High School, Runner-Up. 1899- 1900- Championship ..."
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