tennis shoe

noun

: a lightweight usually low-cut sneaker

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The pairing of a classic pair of trousers with tennis shoes gives a much more relaxed, less formal twist to the outfit without sacrificing any elegance. Renata Joffre, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2025 In the photos, the bride-to-be also wore a white dress and black tennis shoes while sitting in the backseat of a golf cart during a trip around the village of Sant'Angelo. Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 The pair had picked up an art set for Bay’s 6-year-old son, Gordie, at Five Little Monkeys, just up the street from Village Shoes, where Bay snagged new tennis shoes for her 18-month-old, Joni, balancing on her hip. Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2025 Simply add a pair of tennis shoes for ultimate comfort. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tennis shoe

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 22 Dec. 2025.

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tennis shoe

noun
: a lightweight sneaker suitable for wear when playing tennis
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