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

Pair this outfit with a pair of Mary Jane-style sneakers that are comfy and easy to style with leggings. — Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 28 Aug. 2026

Find standout fall footwear with major discounts, including buttery suede loafers from Banana Republic, office-appropriate pumps from Le Monde Beryl, and of course, the essential sneaker trends of the season from Nike and Adidas. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Shop my top picks—a suede jacket, Adidas sneakers, luxe bags—from Anthropologie, Mango, Shopbop, and Coach Outlet, up to 72 percent off. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

This time, the bold hue is making its way onto sneakers, offering an easy way to make a statement without completely taking over your outfit. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 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