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 company will release Sachs’s Mars Yard 3.0 sneaker next year. Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024 Allbirds sneakers have a stamp of approval from Hollywood moms, including Hilary Duff, Jennifer Garner, and Kate Hudson. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024 This lightweight knit cardigan with its gold buttons can be worn as a top (my favorite way!), over a bodysuit or tank with a pair of leather pants, or with light-wash denim and sneakers. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 7 Dec. 2024 Police released several images of the shooter in which he can be seen wearing a dark-colored jacket with a hood over his head, a black facemask, black-and-white sneakers and a distinctive gray backpack. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024 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

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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneaker. Accessed 21 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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