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

In the period, Golden Goose rolled out globally the Marathon Speed sneaker, following its exclusive launch in China and South Korea in 2025. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

The two-stage cushioning system was inspired by layered performance-sneaker cushioning. — New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026

With the Mets and Yankees matching up this weekend in the Bronx, here’s a charming little sneaker commercial from 1999, the third year of interleague play. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

At one point, the two were close enough that Bessette Kennedy wrote Radziwill a note specifically asking her to get rid of her Gap sneakers. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 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