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

The crowd skews toward couples and grown families in fleece, denim, and sneakers, here for quiet quality time or days packed with adventure. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026

Fall is almost here, which means my flip-flops and sandals are seeing their final days of 2026, and my boots and sneakers are waking up from a long slumber. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026

Michael Jordan’s most popular sneaker will serve as a tribute to one of the most important athletes of all time next year. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Aug. 2026

Families making the annual trip to stock up on pencils and notebooks, lunchboxes and sneakers ahead of the start of school will get an extra break this year. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 15 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