a lightweight canvas shoe with a rubber sole; sneaker
Word origin
[1925–30]This word is first recorded in the period 1925–30. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: chain reaction, gimmick, payload, recycle, runout
Examples of 'gym shoe' in a sentence
gym shoe
He went wearing a suit and gym shoes.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
We all have to hang up our gym shoes someday.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Years later she admitted walking for miles pondering how to juggle the housekeeping to replace gym shoes.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
The laced- up gym shoes, fawn pullover and corduroy slacks only accentuated the inner vitality of a man whose enthusiasm was undimmed.