tennis shoe

noun

: a lightweight usually low-cut sneaker

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After nearly two decades without a performance tennis shoe and dedicated tennis apparel, the American brand returns to the game, launching the Phase Evo tennis shoe and outfitting Polish tennis player Magdalena Frech in head-to-toe Reebok. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 This retro tennis shoe combines suede and nylon materials, creating a cool textural element to its design. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026 This ribbed matching set has an oversized short-sleeve top and coordinated wide-leg pants that look great with strappy sandals or chunky white tennis shoes. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026 The unassuming water bottle, previously only common at sporting events and gyms, has ridden the fitness wave to become just as fashionable as athletic apparel, step counters and tennis shoes. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 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 22 May. 2026.

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tennis shoe

noun
: a lightweight sneaker suitable for wear when playing tennis
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