tennis shoe

noun

: a lightweight usually low-cut sneaker

Examples of tennis shoe in a Sentence

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The motifs are also seen on a travel wardrobe, which includes silk pajamas, T-shirts, hoodies, comfort blankets, sandals, tennis shoes and a diverse range of accessories. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025 They were believed to be wearing Converse tennis shoes. Christian Orozco, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025 He was believed to be wearing Converse tennis shoes with white soles. Will Carless, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025 The focus has resulted in a two-decade-plus partnership that gives Babolat tennis shoes a heightened level of traction understanding. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2025.

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tennis shoe

noun
: a lightweight sneaker suitable for wear when playing tennis
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