sneaker
noun
sneak·er ˈsnē-kər 
1
: one that sneaks
2
: a sports shoe with a pliable rubber sole
sneakered
ˈsnē-kərd
adjective 
Synonyms
- lurker
- skulk
- skulker
- slyboots
- sneak
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Example Sentences
she's such a sneaker I wouldn't trust her any farther than I could throw her
Recent Examples on the Web My go-to shoe for fashion week is always a sneaker! 
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 The second AF1s — a lilac sneaker with a neon green base and stitching — resembled her 2018 US Open ballerina uniform designed by the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 Testers were very satisfied with the Tiem cycling shoes that resemble a more traditional sneaker rather than your average cycling shoe. Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2022 This year, Lululemon made its official foray into footwear with the Blissfeel, a neutral running sneaker designed for women’s feet first. Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 18 Aug. 2022 Their sleek style looks like a fashion sneaker but the neoprene collar and rubber shell protect your feet from water and dirt. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022 First up is the HySpeed, a sneaker informed by McLaren’s innovative engineering and APL’s athletic shoe prowess. Brett Braley, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2022 But like a wedge sneaker, the fox eye seems to be going out of fashion. Beth Ashley, refinery29.com, 8 July 2022 Which in turn is why there is a sneaker for pretty much any outfit — or any dress. New York Times, 1 July 2022 See More
Laura Jackson, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022 The second AF1s — a lilac sneaker with a neon green base and stitching — resembled her 2018 US Open ballerina uniform designed by the late fashion designer Virgil Abloh. Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2022 Testers were very satisfied with the Tiem cycling shoes that resemble a more traditional sneaker rather than your average cycling shoe. Stefani Sassos, Ms, Rdn, Cso, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 29 Aug. 2022 This year, Lululemon made its official foray into footwear with the Blissfeel, a neutral running sneaker designed for women’s feet first. Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 18 Aug. 2022 Their sleek style looks like a fashion sneaker but the neoprene collar and rubber shell protect your feet from water and dirt. Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2022 First up is the HySpeed, a sneaker informed by McLaren’s innovative engineering and APL’s athletic shoe prowess. Brett Braley, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2022 But like a wedge sneaker, the fox eye seems to be going out of fashion. Beth Ashley, refinery29.com, 8 July 2022 Which in turn is why there is a sneaker for pretty much any outfit — or any dress. New York Times, 1 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
sneaker
noun
sneak·er ˈsnē-kər
: a sports shoe with a rubber sole
sneaker
noun
as in skunk
someone who acts in a sly and secret manner she's such a sneaker I wouldn't trust her any farther than I could throw her Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- skunk
- snake
- weasel
- sneak
- spy
- lurker
- skulker
- skulk
- slyboots
- sharpie
- stalker
- swindler
- sharpy
- slicker
- snoop
- sharper
- snooper