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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Pair it with sneakers and sunnies for day, or add heeled sandals and a statement necklace for a night out. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2025 The boy later reportedly told police that a man in a green truck entered their home with sneakers and killed his mom. Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 13 June 2025 Picture an olive green base: a cotton t-shirt, denim overshirt and suede pants in varying shades of green, finished with modern sneakers. Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025 Style the hero trouser with a linen tank, a chainmail bag, and Dries Van Noten’s cool-girl sneakers. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 11 June 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 16 Jun. 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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