Meaning & use

Sneakers

noun·Everyday

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Casual, comfortable shoes with flexible rubber soles, typically worn for sports or everyday wear.

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He laced up his sneakers before heading out for a run.

The store had a whole wall dedicated to limited-edition sneakers.

A note on using this word

The name comes from their quiet, rubber-soled construction, which lets wearers move around without making noise—unlike hard-soled shoes.

Words with a similar meaning

trainerstennis shoes

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