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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Wearing her signature Nike A’One sneaker, Wilson added to her crown with her deft spin moves, mid-range jumper and unmatched defensive acumen. Ben Pickman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025 The A’One is Wilson’s first signature sneaker and was first released at retail in May. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2025 Hoka Mach 6 Make getting from point A to point B comfortable, springy, and stylish with these Hoka sneakers. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025 These timeless styles look polished, but can easily be dressed down with a tee and sneakers. Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sneaker

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 13 Oct. 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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