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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Demand in China has been wobbly, and the company has been trying to sell off piles of unwanted casual sneakers, like Dunks and Air Force 1s.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

After losing its relevance as a purveyor of tech-bro sneakers, Allbirds wants to become an artificial-intelligence company — and its stock is up more than 300% on record volume.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Now a sneaker free agent after his high-profile departure from longtime sponsor Under Armour, Curry honored his contemporary with a blue and yellow version of the LeBron X iD sneakers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Flashy sneakers worn by skaters become a coveted purchase for nonskaters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

I hear Jonesy’s sneakers squeak out of the classroom at full speed.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell