tennis shoe

noun

: a lightweight usually low-cut sneaker

Examples of tennis shoe in a Sentence

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The number one best-selling tennis shoes on Amazon, these classic kicks have a retro-chic vibe that’ll never go out of style. Jordan Julian, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026 In video surveillance recordings, Copeland wore a face mask, denim pants and tennis shoes, Colleyville police said. Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026 He was last seen wearing a flannel shirt, jeans and tennis shoes. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026 The cropped style allows for easy styling with flats, ankle boots, tennis shoes, or heels, while the high-rise waist, flare leg, and bold gold side buttons add a touch of retro fun. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 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 13 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

tennis shoe

noun
: a lightweight sneaker suitable for wear when playing tennis
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