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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Knowing Rihanna, her Fenty x Puma Avanti LS might just become the hottest sneaker of 2025. Rosana Lai, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2025 The classic neutral accessory has paired well with all of Holmes’ layered winter ensembles: long trench coats, faux furs, jeans, flats, sneakers, and beanies. Kayla Blanton, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025 For the occasion, Chalamet wore a black leather jacket with a pink sweater and pink shirt beneath it, jeans, and sneakers. Marissa Muller, WWD, 18 Jan. 2025 Higher-end price point product replenishment (17%) was at half the level of middle-point price products, and far below home goods, apparel, and sneakers. Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 17 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 23 Jan. 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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