tennis shoe

noun

: a lightweight usually low-cut sneaker

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Back then Marxist-Leninist ideology was central, and Mr. Öcalan – wearing bright white Adidas tennis shoes, in contrast to his dark uniform – claimed that the PKK did not target civilians. Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 May 2025 According to police, Chala left the woman’s tennis shoes and purse outside his door, an exchange that the witness recorded on video. Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025 The pup wore shin guards and sported the university's iconic blue and white jersey with tennis shoes on his hind legs. Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025 With three classic colors to choose from—perfect cherry, black, and tiramisu mousse—you’re bound to find an option that works with heels or tennis shoes. Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 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 28 May. 2025.

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tennis shoe

noun
: a lightweight sneaker suitable for wear when playing tennis
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