noun

sneaker

SNEEK

Sneaker (noun) means a soft-soled athletic shoe, called a trainer in British English. Example: “He laced up his sneakers before the morning run.”

noun

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 notes

In plain EnglishA casual athletic shoe.

UK vs US

American English says "sneakers"; British English usually says "trainers."

Common pairings

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sneakers plural

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He laced up his _____ before the morning run.

From sneak + -er — named for how quietly rubber-soled shoes let you walk.

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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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