sneaker
12 synonyms for sneaker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A soft-soled athletic shoe, called a trainer in British English.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use sneaker
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a pair of sneakers
high-top sneakers
sneaker collection
Etymology
From sneak + -er — named for how quietly rubber-soled shoes let you walk.
Full origin of sneaker →Frequently asked questions
What does “sneaker” mean?
The word “sneaker” means a soft-soled athletic shoe, called a trainer in British English. In plain terms, a casual athletic shoe.
How do you pronounce “sneaker”?
“Sneaker” is pronounced SNEEK (/ˈsnikɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “sneaker” in a sentence?
Here is “sneaker” used in a sentence: “He laced up his sneakers before the morning run.”
What is another word for “sneaker”?
Words with a similar meaning to “sneaker” include kicks, tennis shoe, trainer, runner, takkie and rubber shoe.
What part of speech is “sneaker”?
“Sneaker” is a noun.
