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

And now he owes so much money after losing a string of court cases that he is selling gold gym shoes at campaign stops to raise money for his legal fees.

From Seattle Times

It was a contrast in styles on the court and on the bench as the younger Pitino sported comfortable attire and gym shoes, while his dad wore a sports coat, slacks and a dress shoes.

From Seattle Times

I didn’t want to wear anything I might ever want to wear again, so I grabbed my gym shoes.

From Literature

They were left with a sputtering chirp reminiscent of squeaky gym shoes.

From New York Times

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

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