sneak·er
 sneaker
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- pronunciation:
- sni
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A sneaker is a soft shoe that has a rubber bottom. People wear sneakers to play sports or just to be comfortable when they walk.
We're not allowed in the gym if we're not wearing sneakers.
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Shoes with rubber soles were first called
sneakers about a hundred years ago. Someone walking in such shoes could sneak around without being heard.