Mizuno
Mizuno (noun) means a piece of sports equipment, such as a shoe or glove, made by the Japanese sportswear brand of the same name. Example: “He broke in a new pair of Mizunos before the marathon.”
How to use Mizuno
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsed informally to mean a piece of gear (shoes, gloves, etc.) made by the Mizuno sportswear company.
Informal, brand-based usage — most naturally used by athletes talking about their gear.
Word forms
- Plural
- Mizunos
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
He broke in a new pair of _____ before the marathon.
Etymology
A borrowing from Japanese 水野 (Mizuno).