English Explanatory Dictionary

sneaker

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who sneaks.
  2. An athletic shoe with a soft, rubber sole. A trainer.
  3. A vessel of drink.
  4. A large cup (or small basin) with a saucer and cover.
  5. A sneaker male.

Pronunciation

/ˈsnikɚ/ en-us-sneaker.ogg

Word forms

sneaker sneakers

Etymology

From sneak + -er. The shoes sense is a reference to the quietness of the shoes.

Synonyms

kicks tennis shoe trainer runner takkie rubber shoe running shoe

Derived words

sneakered sneakerhead sneakerization sneakerless sneakerlike sneakernet sneakerprint sneaker sock sneaker wave sneakery
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