sneakers
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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All you really need are good sneakers and a willingness to wander.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
The rise in gas prices has landed on top of concerns about tariffs and higher costs of living through this decade, hampering spending on things like new sneakers and clothes.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 29, 2026
Minutes later, Villaraigosa swapped his black and white Veja sneakers and jeans for dress shoes and a suit for the church service in Compton, at which an overwhelmingly Black audience gave him a warm reception.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
“Not a star, just another has-been, lacing up his sneakers in an empty gym on a Wednesday night.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
Coal put on the pants, the T-shirt, socks, and the sneakers.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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