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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The flared bottoms accentuate all kinds of footwear like platform heels, chunky sneakers, and, of course, boots. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025 What makes this shoe stand out among other Hoka styles is the leather upper with contrasting accent hues that create a classic sneaker look that can be dressed up or down. Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2025 Disruption of the canal’s operations would likely send prices of US goods from automobiles to sneakers soaring – about 40% of US container traffic passes through the waterway. Patrick Oppmann, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025 The cashier told Leno the dramatic price difference between the two pairs was due to the other being designer sneakers. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 31 Jan. 2025 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 6 Feb. 2025.

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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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