sneaker

noun

sneak·​er ˈsnē-kər How to pronounce sneaker (audio)
1
: one that sneaks
2
: a sports shoe with a pliable rubber sole
sneakered adjective

Examples of sneaker in a Sentence

she's such a sneaker I wouldn't trust her any farther than I could throw her
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The fashion contingent included Christian Louboutin, wearing his namesake sneakers, who posed alongside Setsuko Klossowska de Rola, dressed in her signature kimono. Joelle Diderich, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024 He's sold Trump Bibles, Trump sneakers and Trump NFTs. Noah Bressner, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 Trump dishonored his nomination for president by using it to hawk for his own profit sneakers, bibles, watches, and crypto currency. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Keep it casual with sneakers for a day traversing cobblestone streets or toss on a killer sandal and some delicate gold jewelry for an evening out. Lauren Bonney, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sneaker 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of sneaker was in 1598

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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneaker. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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sneaker

noun
sneak·​er ˈsnē-kər How to pronounce sneaker (audio)
1
: one that sneaks
2
: a sports shoe (as of canvas) with a rubber sole

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