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Sneakers: meaning, definitions and examples

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sneakers

 

[ หˆsniห.kษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

footwear brand

Sneakers are a type of footwear primarily designed for sports or other forms of physical exercise. They typically have a rubber sole and are made of flexible materials such as canvas or leather. Sneakers are known for their comfort and casual style.

Synonyms

athletic shoes, kicks, trainers

Examples of usage

  • I love wearing my sneakers to the gym.
  • She prefers sneakers over high heels for everyday wear.
Context #2 | Noun

informal term

In informal usage, sneakers refer to any casual footwear, not just those designed for sports. This term is commonly used in American English.

Synonyms

casual shoes, everyday footwear

Examples of usage

  • He slipped on his sneakers before heading out for a walk.
  • Can I wear sneakers to the party or do I need dress shoes?

Translations

Translations of the word "sneakers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tรชnis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคชเฅ‹เคฐเฅเคŸเฅเคธ เคถเฅ‚เคœเคผ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Turnschuhe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sepatu olahraga

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะพัั–ะฒะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ buty sportowe

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒ‹ใƒผใ‚ซใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท baskets

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zapatillas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท spor ayakkabฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šด๋™ํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญุฐูŠุฉ ุฑูŠุงุถูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tenisky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tenisky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟๅŠจ้ž‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ superge

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strigaskรณr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะพััะพะฒะบะฐะปะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒžแƒแƒ แƒขแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ แƒคแƒ”แƒฎแƒกแƒแƒชแƒ›แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ idman ayaqqabฤฑlarฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tenis

Etymology

The term 'sneakers' originated in the late 1800s in the United States, derived from the action of walking or running quietly, thus 'sneaking'. Initially, sneakers were designed for sports and athletic activities, but over time they became popular as everyday casual footwear. Today, sneakers are a staple in fashion and culture, embraced by people of all ages.

See also: sneak, sneakily, sneakiness, sneaking, sneaky.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,813, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.