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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Or try these Project Cloud sneakers, which are made with cushiony memory foam to upgrade your daily shoe rotation. Clara McMahon, People.com, 19 July 2025 Think of Kicks is boutique that sells exclusive sneakers, hats, accessories and vintage items as well as athletic wear. Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025 The actor stepped out in New York City on July 16 in her trusty pair of Wales Bonner Mary Jane sneakers, sort of a ballet flat-sneaker hybrid with a thick elastic strap and a Velcro closure. Sam Reed, Glamour, 17 July 2025 Then there is the shoe shelf and a gliding shoe rack to cater to all your styles, from heels to sneakers to boots. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 17 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 22 Jul. 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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