tennis shoe

noun

: a lightweight usually low-cut sneaker

Examples of tennis shoe in a Sentence

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The pup wore shin guards and sported the university's iconic blue and white jersey with tennis shoes on his hind legs. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025 With three classic colors to choose from—perfect cherry, black, and tiramisu mousse—you’re bound to find an option that works with heels or tennis shoes. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025 These are the perfect tennis shoes for walking, running or styling with your favorite fall outfits. Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 Vince Mojave Suede Retro Sneakers Another type of fashion sneaker is a retro-looking suede tennis shoe, which is extremely popular amongst the street style here in Bergamo and Milan. Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025 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 30 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

tennis shoe

noun
: a lightweight sneaker suitable for wear when playing tennis
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