gym shoe

noun

1. a lightweight canvas shoe with a rubber sole; sneaker.

gym shoe

noun

1. another name for plimsoll

Word History and Origins

Origin of gym shoe¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

She's traded her sensible work suits for drab bargain bin separates and ugly, puffy gym shoes, crowned by a lifeless, curl-free brunette mop.

From Salon

First he flopped down on the stairs leading up to the drums like a kid in his bedroom: a boyish grin, jeans, gym shoes, and his guitar.

From Chicago Tribune

Officers said they found a gun hidden in a gym shoe in Temple’s bedroom.

From Chicago Tribune

His people told me to wear jeans and gym shoes.

From New York Times

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