sneakers
word · lemma: sneaker
/ˈsnikɝz/
SNEE-kurz
/snˈiːkəz/
SNEE-kuhz
Definition
A comfortable type of shoe, usually made for sports or casual wear. Sneakers are often worn for exercise, walking, or everyday activities.
Usage & Nuances
"Sneakers" are American English; in British English, they're often called "trainers." Common collocations: "wear sneakers," "a pair of sneakers," "new sneakers." Used for casual or athletic footwear, not for formal occasions.
Spanish: zapatillas (de deporte) - tenis (zapatos)Portuguese (BR): tênisPortuguese (PT): ténisChinese (Simplified): 运动鞋Chinese (Traditional): 運動鞋Hindi: स्पोर्ट्स जूते - स्नीकरArabic: أحذية رياضيةBengali: স্নিকার্স - ক্যাজুয়াল জুতো (খেলাধুলার জন্য)Russian: кроссовкиJapanese: スニーカーVietnamese: giày thể thao - giày sneakerKorean: 스니커즈 - 운동화Turkish: spor ayakkabı - sneakerUrdu: اسنیکرز - کھیل کے جوتےIndonesian: sepatu sneakers - sepatu olahraga
Example Sentences
I wear my sneakers to school every day.
basic
My sneakers are very comfortable.
basic
You can’t go wrong with white sneakers; they match everything.
natural
My old sneakers finally fell apart after years of use.
natural
He bought new sneakers for running.
basic
Do you need to borrow a pair of sneakers for the gym?
natural