Definition

A type of shoe designed for sports or casual wear, typically made with a flexible rubber sole and often featuring a canvas upper.

Example

I bought a new pair of sneakers for my morning runs.

Conversation

I just bought a new pair of sneakers yesterday.

Nice! What kind did you get?

They're really comfortable for running and casual wear.

That sounds perfect! I need to get a new pair of sneakers myself.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Sneaker** → The word originates from the verb 'sneak' (from the Middle English *sneken*, meaning to creep or move stealthily) combined with the suffix '-er' (meaning a person or thing that performs an action). A sneaker is thus a shoe designed for stealthy movement or casual wear.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sneak' as moving quietly and 'er' as someone who does that — a sneaker is a shoe made for moving stealthily.

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