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Added 9 October 2026

sneaker

/ˈsnikɚ/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about sneaker at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

One who sneaks.
An athletic shoe with a soft, rubber sole. A trainer.
A vessel of drink.

Origin

From sneak + -er. The shoes sense is a reference to the quietness of the shoes.

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