sneaker

noun

sneak·​er ˈsnē-kər How to pronounce sneaker (audio)
Synonyms of sneakernext
1
: one that sneaks
2
: a sports shoe with a pliable rubber sole
sneakered adjective

Examples of sneaker in a Sentence

she's such a sneaker I wouldn't trust her any farther than I could throw her
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Living rooms welcome the ambient tones of squeaking sneakers and droning cheer squads. Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026 On the weekends, throw on some slim sneakers to keep your look feeling more grounded. India Roby, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026 Better think about skipping the line at Ramen Nagi or trying on another pair of sneakers at Shoe Palace. Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026 The company already tried to fill Iger’s sparkling white sneakers in 2020 with Bob Chapek, only to see Iger return in 2022 amid internal turmoil and investor frustration. Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sneaker

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sneaker was in 1598

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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneaker. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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sneaker

noun
sneak·​er ˈsnē-kər How to pronounce sneaker (audio)
1
: one that sneaks
2
: a sports shoe (as of canvas) with a rubber sole
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