sneakers

NOUN

running shoe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cleat footwear shoe tennis shoe

STRONG

footgear sneak

WEAK

basketball shoe gym shoe hightop rubber-soled shoe

Example Sentences

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A push into running sneakers didn’t meet runners’ demands, Canaves said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

All you really need are good sneakers and a willingness to wander.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Nike has tried to sell off a surplus of unwanted casual sneakers and make its e-commerce site a destination for more premium fare.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 29, 2026

Minutes later, Villaraigosa swapped his black and white Veja sneakers and jeans for dress shoes and a suit for the church service in Compton, at which an overwhelmingly Black audience gave him a warm reception.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Would it be interesting if sneakers rained down, with lipsticks and pretzels and earrings?

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry