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
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As for styles, boots, flats, pumps, and some sneakers are usually stretch-able, while super-structured shoes like Wellington boots probably won’t budge. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024 What's inside: The six-bed, seven-bath home comes with 14K gold and crystal chandeliers, a movie theater, and a custom shoe closet where Khaled used to keep his collection of over 500 sneakers. Brianna Crane, Axios, 21 Dec. 2024 To start, peruse a chic productivity planner or notebook from Le Papier, or perhaps a pair of designer sneakers or boots... Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Skechers Summits Cool Classic Slip-on Sneaker These sneakers are currently a No. 1 best-seller, with over 10,000 perfect ratings. Kelsey Fredricks, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sneaker 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sneaker was in 1598

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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneaker. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

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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

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