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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Allbirds, another once-popular apparel retailer based in San Francisco, announced last month it was shifting its focus from sneakers to AI chips.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

It struggled to compete with top-quality Chinese-branded sneakers that sold at similar price points, said current and former employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

But Gulden has put the group back on a more stable footing, in particular seeking to promote its classic sneakers.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Its walls are lined with shelves of sneakers and basketball shoes - markets that Anta needs to win in the US to compete with Nike or Adidas.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

His sneakers made screeching sounds as he skidded down the hall.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova