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.

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Etymology

Origin of sneaker

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

Example Sentences

Nike reported quarterly results that were a bit better than Wall Street’s expectations, but investors still didn’t appear convinced of the sneaker giant’s turnaround efforts.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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