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

Acid hues aren't limited to athletic sneakers or flip flops any more—they're also now on the heels of elegant, tasteful women. — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 25 July 2026

Vionic’s office-friendly shoes, including loafers, flats, and sneakers, are on sale at Amazon. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 July 2026

On top of that, the sneakers feature high-density foam insoles that add another layer of arch support. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Shop these comfy walking sneakers ahead of your next trip or check out more polished Skechers designs from Martha Stewart below. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 25 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