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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The Vans Premium Old Skool 36 Souvenir sneaker was released on Thursday, July 31. Starr Bowenbank, People.com, 31 July 2025 My girl enjoys pairing hers with a cute tank and sneakers before running daily errands (a.k.a. drink runs for the family). Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 31 July 2025 The Coach, New York 5th Ave. store has a huge dinosaur made out of assorted handbags, the Puma Manhattan store has a giant sneaker customers stand next to or climb into for photos, and Under Armour in Chicago has a giant has a giant torso customers can take a selfie with. Michelle Greenwald, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 The sneakers by Isabel Marant are a bit of a departure from where footwear appears to be going on the designer front. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 30 July 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 6 Aug. 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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