sneaker

noun

sneak·​er ˈsnē-kər How to pronounce sneaker (audio)
Synonyms of sneakernext
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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Or for a more casual look, these metallic sneakers still feel festive. Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2025 Not the feet touching in expensive sneakers and boat shoes! Emma Specter, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2025 The transition from one year to another marks a strange time in sneaker leaks, as the pipeline slows from its usual rate. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025 Pink Queen Two-Piece Outfit Set This two-piece set could easily be worn out with a pair of sneakers or sandals and double as pajamas as well. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 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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