sneaker

noun

sneak·​er ˈsnē-kər How to pronounce sneaker (audio)
1
: one that sneaks
2
: a sports shoe with a pliable rubber sole
sneakered adjective

Examples of sneaker in a Sentence

she's such a sneaker I wouldn't trust her any farther than I could throw her
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Plus, the dress can easily be dressed up or down to accommodate whatever the holiday throws at you: Style it with heels and your favorite crossbody purse for a fancy night out, or wear it with sneakers for a casual day date. Averi Baudler, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025 Constructed with slim faux leather uppers, grippy rubber outsoles, and Adidas logos throughout, these sneakers are both fashion-forward and high quality. Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025 Last year, Blue wore a varsity letterman’s jacket, cargo jeans and sneakers with her hair in long braids, so perhaps this is becoming her signature Super Bowl look. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Feb. 2025 Sterling wore a red No. 15 T-shirt, black leggings and white sneakers adorned with red faux-fur ankle cuffs. Ty Gaskins, WWD, 9 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for sneaker 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of sneaker was in 1598

Dictionary Entries Near sneaker

Cite this Entry

“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneaker. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

sneaker

noun
sneak·​er ˈsnē-kər How to pronounce sneaker (audio)
1
: one that sneaks
2
: a sports shoe (as of canvas) with a rubber sole
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!