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sneaker

7 synonyms and 0 antonyms 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.

tennis shoe trainer takkie rubber shoe running shoe

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.

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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.

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