sneak·er
 sneaker
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- pronunciation:
- sni
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noun |
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a shoe that has a rubber sole. Sneakers are made of cloth or other flexible material and are worn to play sports.
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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.