tennis shoe

noun

: a lightweight usually low-cut sneaker

Examples of tennis shoe in a Sentence

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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 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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tennis shoe

noun
: a lightweight sneaker suitable for wear when playing tennis
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