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.”
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- sneakers
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Etymology
From sneak + -er — named for how quietly rubber-soled shoes let you walk.
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Rhymes for sneaker
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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.
