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sneaker

American  
[snee-ker] / ˈsni kər /

noun

  1. a high or low shoe, usually of fabric such as canvas, with a rubber or synthetic sole.

  2. one who sneaks; a sneak.

Etymology

Origin of sneaker

First recorded in 1590–1600; sneak + -er 1

Example Sentences

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The sneaker and athletic apparel company logged a profit of $520 million as sales in China continued to slide.

From The Wall Street Journal

The sneaker and athletic apparel company on Tuesday posted a fiscal third-quarter profit of $520 million, or 35 cents a share, compared with $794 million, or 54 cents a share, a year earlier.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From MarketWatch

Allbirds tried to expand beyond its base of 30- and 40-year-olds by offering more technical running shoes and other sneakers in brighter colors and edgier patterns designed to attract younger customers.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Salon

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