noun
sneaker
SNEEK
noun
1
A soft-soled athletic shoe, called a trainer in British English.
"He laced up his sneakers before the morning run."
"Kids these days spend a fortune on limited-edition sneakers."
How to Use Sneaker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA casual athletic shoe.
UK vs US
American English says "sneakers"; British English usually says "trainers."
Common pairings
a pair of sneakers
high-top sneakers
sneaker collection
Word Forms
sneakers plural
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Etymology
From sneak + -er — named for how quietly rubber-soled shoes let you walk.