tennis shoe

noun

: a lightweight usually low-cut sneaker

Examples of tennis shoe in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While sneakerinas were the tennis shoe of the summer, chunky sneakers provide a heftiness that complements fall layers and heavier fabrics. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 Oct. 2026

Shop More Sunscreen Besides a trusty pair of tennis shoes, McEntire likes to stay true to her country roots in a pair of cowgirl boots. — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

Through the narrow basement window Ernest saw the pink tennis shoes of the neighbor lady who played solitaire at her plastic table. — Madeline Ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Jackson had not been reported missing The man had been wearing a button-down short-sleeve shirt, light blue jeans, a silver wristwatch and blue-and-white tennis shoes. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tennis shoe

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou

Kids Definition

tennis shoe

noun

: a lightweight sneaker suitable for wear when playing tennis