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

Throw it over a swimsuit for a beach walk, wear it with sandals for dinner, or pair it with comfy sneakers to explore town. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Shop comfy Asics sneakers from Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, and Aritzia. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 Aug. 2026

There are socks – so many socks – and sneakers and basketballs. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

That has the potential to increase the risk of strong rip currents and sneaker waves. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 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