plural sneakers
US
: a shoe with a rubber sole that is designed for people to wear while running, playing sports, etc.
called also (British) trainer, ((chiefly British)) training shoe
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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/sneaker. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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