tennis shoe

noun

: a lightweight usually low-cut sneaker

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From tennis shoes to high heels, burgundy is set to conquer all kinds of models, which makes investing in one of these shoes a great idea to wear with any kind of look to look elegant during the last few months of the year. Michel Mejía, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2024 Swapping white heels for tennis shoes, one bride surprised her guests with a 7K run just hours before her wedding. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024 This gorgeous leather platform sneaker from Vince Camuto is a more elevated alternative to the classic white tennis shoe. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024 Gerber is an ardent fan of the tennis shoes and even owns them in three colorways: black and white; red, white, and blue; and the yellow and black made famous in Kill Bill. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tennis shoe 

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tennis shoe was in 1886

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“Tennis shoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tennis%20shoe. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

tennis shoe

noun
: a lightweight sneaker suitable for wear when playing tennis
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