tennis shoe

noun

: a lightweight usually low-cut sneaker

Examples of tennis shoe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Swapping white heels for tennis shoes, one bride surprised her guests with a 7K run just hours before her wedding. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 21 Oct. 2024 This gorgeous leather platform sneaker from Vince Camuto is a more elevated alternative to the classic white tennis shoe. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024 Gerber is an ardent fan of the tennis shoes and even owns them in three colorways: black and white; red, white, and blue; and the yellow and black made famous in Kill Bill. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024 Spare your sneakers and tennis shoes the unnecessary wear and tear and opt for a trail or hiking shoe instead. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tennis shoe 

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Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tennis shoe was in 1886

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“Tennis shoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tennis%20shoe. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

tennis shoe

noun
: a lightweight sneaker suitable for wear when playing tennis
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