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 New Balance 515 sneaker has almost 1,000 five-star reviews, with buyers loving the shoe’s versatility, appearance, and best of all, comfort. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2026

However, the film’s candy-colored palette (derived from a box of macarons), New Romantic–heavy soundtrack, and countless contemporary winks (eagle-eyed fans will spot those lilac Converse sneakers in the exhibition) are singlehandedly Sofia. — Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

In the midst of the rush to finish my syllabi and opening week assignments, as my husband shuffled the kids into their sneakers and Crocs and the car for one last back-to-school outing, everything stopped. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026

The event also featured performances from Playboi Carti, Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely, F1lthy, HXG and ApolloRed1, alongside a range of panel conversations on topics including sneakers and streaming. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 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