tennis shoe

noun

: a lightweight usually low-cut sneaker

Examples of tennis shoe in a Sentence

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On Women's The Roger Clubhouse Sneaker On’s Roger Clubhouse shoe is a casual sneaker that combines the look of classic tennis shoes with the support and comfort of running shoes. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026 Chunky stitching sets these sneakers apart from a typical tennis shoe—especially in the black colorway, where the contrast really stands out. Annie Blackman, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026 Right on time for icy wintry weather, New Balance is prepping to release an exclusive collection of sneakers which span its latest performance offerings, retro tennis shoes and modern running. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 28 Jan. 2026 In general, fabrics and items that should be air-dried include wool, lace, velvet, suede, bras, tennis shoes, and anything embellished. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 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 12 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

tennis shoe

noun
: a lightweight sneaker suitable for wear when playing tennis
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