tennis shoe

noun

: a lightweight usually low-cut sneaker

Examples of tennis shoe in a Sentence

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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 Trendy tennis shoes may look cute in photos, but your feet will thank you for choosing comfort that lasts all day. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 17 Jan. 2026 Mevis plans on going on the field before the game in tennis shoes and a jacket, walking down each hash to pick out targets to aim at during the game. Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026 Why not elevate your regular tennis shoe in the process, too? Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 13 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 29 Jan. 2026.

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tennis shoe

noun
: a lightweight sneaker suitable for wear when playing tennis
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