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

Parker, who started his career as a shoe designer, would sometimes sit in meetings sketching sneakers in his notebook. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

From 56 percent off combat boots that bring an edgy finish to polished fall outfits to under-$100 sleek walking sneakers that seamlessly transition from cidery visits to cozy dinners, these Vionic deals shouldn’t be missed. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

Available in either all-white or all-black, the sneakers continued CdG’s penchant for monochromes while also serving as just the second-ever such color treatments for the model. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Similar to ballerina sneakers that Nicole Kidman has worn but with a more posh feel, jazz shoes have a slim silhouette, delicate laces, and low heels that keep them feeling lighter than sneakers. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 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