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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My husband, Clare, and I got geared up to ski while Sydney put on her sweats, varsity jacket, and sneakers. Sari Hitchins, Parents, 25 Apr. 2025 On Temu's site, a pair of running sneakers that last week cost $14 now runs about $27. Alain Sherter, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2025 Nike acknowledges that the analysis omits more than a third of the 1.1 million people who make its sneakers and apparel worldwide. Rob Davis, ProPublica, 25 Apr. 2025 In an appearance on TODAY with Jenna & Friends, the 52-year-old father talked about the viral clip of him and his son at a sneaker convention. Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 25 Apr. 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 1 May. 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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