sneaker

noun (a sneaker, sneakers — usually plural)

«sneaker» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(USA, Canada, Australia) A soft sports shoe with a rubber sole, called a trainer in the UK. tree →
A person who sneaks. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life in North America, «sneakers» are the shoes for PE and play; in the UK the word is «trainers», in Australia and New Zealand «sneakers» or «runners», in Ireland «runners». They are called sneakers because rubber soles are quiet so you can sneak about.

Examples

Put on your sneakers for gym class. tree →
I got new sneakers with flashing lights. tree →
My sneakers got muddy at the park. tree →
In Britain they call sneakers "trainers." tree →
He's a real sneaker — always creeping up behind you! tree →
She tied her sneaker laces in a double knot. tree →

Note

Usually plural: a pair of sneakers. UK: trainers; Ireland: runners; old UK: plimsolls or pumps for simple canvas shoes.

On Mova

Trees and pragmatics of «sneaker» in the school dictionary: every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
«sneaker» in the school dictionary on Mova free.

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