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 sneaker’s translucent rubber outsole is also expected to feature a glow-in-the-dark treatment. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026

That’s part of a black-market advertising bonanza on the social media site, where sellers are now hawking fake GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and experimental Chinese peptides alongside knockoff luxury handbags and sneakers. — Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The sneaker company has seen its China business shrink 30% since 2021, with its annual revenue hitting its lowest level in eight years in the spring. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

Suede returns every fall, straight-leg jeans work with almost any shoe from sneakers to boots, and a classic tote bag can handle workdays, errands, and travel. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 21 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