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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Brunson wowed in a colorful, matching crop top and skirt, while Anik looked effortlessly cool in a Gucci jacket, black denim and white sneakers. Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025 Pair this with a skirt, jeans, white pants, or a cute pair of shorts, and your go-to sandals or sneakers for a look that’s put together but also comfortable. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025 Bryant’s New Balance uniforms and sneakers run through BSN, a school spokesman confirmed. Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025 Swap for trendy sneakers or a pair of ballet flats. Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 20 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 24 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

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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