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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Matching workout sets, comfy sneakers, and a hands-free belt bag were the keys to staying stylish while exploring the island. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2025 The tariffs would be yet another headwind for the sneaker and athletic apparel giant, which already delivered a disappointing forecast for the current quarter. Melissa Repko,gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2025 The singer/dancer added sparkly sneakers and some subtle bling. Catherine Santino, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025 Take Yankees pitcher Max Fried, who on opening day last Thursday walked the tunnel leading to the stadium dressed in a Dior by Kim Jones navy double-breasted suit, white cotton T-shirt and B57 sneakers, carrying a black Oblique Print weekender. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 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

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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneaker. Accessed 13 Apr. 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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