sneaker

noun

sneak·​er ˈsnē-kər 

1

: one that sneaks

2

: a sports shoe with a pliable rubber sole

sneakered

ˈsnē-kərd 

adjective

Synonyms of sneaker

• skunk
• weasel
• snake
• sneak

Examples of sneaker in a Sentence

she's such a sneaker I wouldn't trust her any farther than I could throw her

Recent Examples on the Web

My boss there, Kevin, dressed like a little kid—T-shirt, cargo shorts, low-top sneakers—and had a boyish crew cut to match. — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026

Amazon Outlet is deeply discounting current-season styles like breezy tops, lightweight dresses, and sneakers ready for thousands of steps. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

For the impatient sneaker enthusiasts out there, a handful of pairs from Saturday’s Brooklyn event have already found their way onto eBay with asking prices beginning at $800. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 July 2026

My unique work experience ranges from the fashion and sneaker industry to real estate development, tech and, now, food and beverage. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sneaker

• beaker
• meeker
• seeker
• speaker
• weaker
• loudspeaker

Kids Definition

sneaker

noun

sneak·​er ˈsnē-kər 

1

: one that sneaks

2

: a sports shoe (as of canvas) with a rubber sole