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I'm a sneaker head. You'll find more sneakers than heels in my closet.
Rutina Wesley

Meaning of "sneaker" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SNEAKER

sneaker  [ˈsniːkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SNEAKER

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sneaker is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SNEAKER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Sneaker

A sneaker may refer to: ▪ A person that moves furtively, possibly with lascivious, salacious, or nefarious intent, generally a person not to be trusted from initial inspection. ▪ Sneaker, in American English, is a casual athletic shoe. ▪ Sneaker Phone, a phone that looks like a sneaker ▪ Sneaker wave, type of ocean wave ▪ Sneaker, a computer intruder or hacker ▪ Sneaker, an American rock band ▪ Sneaker, album by the American rock band Sneaker ▪ Sneaker Pimps, a British Electropop band ▪ Sneaker, a character in the UK comic, The Dandy ▪ The Sneaker, a Japanese light novel magazine Sneakers may refer to: ▪ Sneakers, 1992 film starring Robert Redford ▪ Sneakers ▪ Sneakers, Danish rock band ▪ Sneakers, 1989 short story by Stephen King ▪ Sneakers, for Xbox ▪ Sneakers, for Apple II computer...

Definition of sneaker in the English dictionary

The definition of sneaker in the dictionary is one of a pair of sneakers, especially.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SNEAKER


Arica
əˈriːkə
beaker
ˈbiːkə
bibliotheca
ˌbɪblɪəʊˈθiːkə
chica
ˈtʃiːkə
Dominica
ˌdɒmɪˈniːkə
eureka
jʊˈriːkə
Gernika
ɡɜːˈniːkə
Guernica
ɡɜːˈniːkə
jobseeker
ˈdʒɒbsiːkə
Kostunica
ˌkɒstjʊːˈniːkə
loudspeaker
ˌlaʊdˈspiːkə
oiticica
ˌɔɪtɪˈsiːkə
seeker
ˈsiːkə
sika
ˈsiːkə
speaker
ˈspiːkə
sunseeker
ˈsʌnˌsiːkə
tika
ˈtiːkə
tikka
ˈtiːkə
Topeka
təˈpiːkə
tweaker
ˈtwiːkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SNEAKER

sneak
sneak preview
sneak thief
sneakered
sneakers
sneakeup
sneakily
sneakiness
sneaking
sneakingly
sneakingness
sneakish
sneakishly
sneakishness
sneaksby
sneaky
sneap
sneck
sned
snee

WORDS THAT END LIKE SNEAKER

backbreaker
ballbreaker
breaker
circuit breaker
contact breaker
dealbreaker
English speaker
German speaker
heartbreaker
icebreaker
jailbreaker
keynote speaker
lawbreaker
maker
native speaker
phreaker
public speaker
squeaker
streaker
tie-breaker
Windbreaker

Synonyms and antonyms of sneaker in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «sneaker» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SNEAKER

Find out the translation of sneaker to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sneaker from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sneaker» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

运动鞋
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

zapatilla de deporte
570 millions of speakers

English

sneaker
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

स्नीकर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حذاء رياضة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кроссовки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sneaker
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

গুপ্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sneaker
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kasut
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Sneaker
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

スニーカー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

운동화
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sneaker
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

người ăn cắp
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

காலணி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

स्नीकर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Spor ayakkabı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sneaker
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sneaker
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

кросівки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

sneaker
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ύπουλος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sneaker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

sneaker
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

sneaker
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sneaker

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SNEAKER»

The term «sneaker» is very widely used and occupies the 13.236 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SNEAKER» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «sneaker» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «sneaker» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sneaker

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7 QUOTES WITH «SNEAKER»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sneaker.
1
Jourdan Dunn
I'm a compulsive sneaker collector, mostly limited edition.
2
Bryan Greenberg
I have to be honest, I don't pay as much attention to women's fashion, but being a sneaker head, I do like it when a girl can rock a nice pair of sneakers. Not every girl can do it. Every girl looks good in heels - that's a given - but not every girl can look good in fresh kicks.
3
Anna Kendrick
The sneaker heels thing is a myth. They were saying, 'They're like sneakers.' No, they're like heels is what they're like. That's like saying a denim skirt is like jeans. It's not.
4
Kiesza
To be honest, I'm more of a sneaker person. My legs hurt if I wear heels for too long.
5
Questlove
In terms of being a 'sneakerhead,' there was one point where I was obsessively following every sneaker blog. That's the beauty of Twitter: To get the heads up on what's coming out.
6
Mark Ronson
I used to be a serious sneaker addict, but I've moved on a little bit from those days.
7
Rutina Wesley
I'm a sneaker head. You'll find more sneakers than heels in my closet.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SNEAKER»

Discover the use of sneaker in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sneaker and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Where'd You Get Those?: New York City's Sneaker Culture: ...
A comprehensive look at the beginnings of sneaker culture.
Bobbito Garcia, 2013
2
Sneaker Wars: The Enemy Brothers Who Founded Adidas and Puma ...
Sneaker Wars is the fascinating true story of the enemy brothers behind Adidas and Puma, two of the biggest global brands of athletic footwear.
Barbara Smit, 2009
3
The Sneaker Book: Anatomy of an Industry and an Icon
Traces the history of the sneaker from its days as a summer shoe for children to its serious use for athletes and importance as a fashion accessory, with quotes, anecdotes, and cartoons
Tom Vanderbilt, 2008
4
The Sneaker Book: 50 Years Of Sports Shoe Design
This book traces the progression of sneaker design from the early canvas-topped rubber soles to the hi-tech innovations of the late 1980s. O
Melissa Cardona, 2005
5
A Pet Named Sneaker
With delightfully understated, wickedly funny illustrations by Pascal Lemaitre, this is a fantastic, funny book that will sneakily get beginning readers reading on their own!
Joan Heilbroner, 2013
6
Sneaker Freaker: The Book, 2002-2005
A colorful overview of the world of collectible sneakers presents full-color illustrations, interviews with sneaker designers and enthusiasts, descriptions of limited edition sneakers, and essays on why sneakers have become a hot ...
Simon Wood, 2005
7
A Sneaker on My Pillow: Lessons for Business. Lessons for Life
It doesn't matter if you are a CEO or a mailroom clerk; this book will enlighten, inspire, educate and amuse.
Ralph Yourie, 2012
8
Sneaker Hill
Aunt Miranda, studying for her certificate in witchcraft, manages to stir up a troublesome brew.
Jane Little, 1991
9
Plant a garden in your sneaker!
Provides children with a variety of gardening projects, including making a flower bed shaped like a spaceship, and making a worm bed
Diane L. Burns, Jill A. Burns, 1998
10
Sneakers: The Complete Collectors' Guide
An illustrated guide to top collectible sneakers showcases more than 180 culturally significant designs from the Converse All Star to the latest Nike Air models, in a reference complemented by histories of fourteen leading brands, tips on ...
‎2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SNEAKER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sneaker is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Converse unveils first redesign of classic Chuck Taylor All Star …
Converse has redesigned its iconic canvas basketball shoe – the Chuck Taylor All Star – to appeal to a growing audience of non-sports-playing sneaker fans in ... «Dezeen, Jul 15»
2
Here's what happens when you get a lot of sneaker heads in one room
On Saturday, the Javits Center in New York hosted a conference for such people called Sneaker Con. Two fans got into some sort of altercation, Complex ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
3
Converse reinvents Chuck Taylor sneaker – its sole update in a …
Spot the differences: an original Chuck Taylor sneaker. Converse PR Photograph: Converse PR. For the exterior, the iconic circle patch is to be embroidered on ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
New Exhibit Laces Together Sneakers And History
It's a funny feeling to step into a darkened gallery, look into a glass case and see colorful foam and rubber sneakers. But there are plenty of people who revere ... «NPR, Jul 15»
5
“The Rise of Sneaker Culture” at the Brooklyn Museum
And the 1997 collaboration between Chanel and Reebok is something of a design unicorn: the sneaker's white upper and silver shell echoes the clunky design ... «Vanity Fair, Jul 15»
6
Military recruits still not using American-made sneakers
Over a year after the announcement, the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines have still not purchased a single sneaker that meets the exacting standards of the ... «Military Times, Jul 15»
7
Yeezy Boost 350s: Where You Can Get A Pair Of Kanye West's $200 …
Kanye and Adidas have teamed up to bring you the second sneaker in the Boost collection! The sneaker, which features a black and white knit design, are ... «Hollywood Life, Jun 15»
8
Sorry Resellers, Flight Club Is Rejecting These Jordans and Nikes
Flightclub, the world's premiere sneaker consignment shop, is incredibly useful if you're trying to unload some shoes to clear up space in your closet. However ... «Sneaker News, May 15»
9
Sneaker Con San Francisco - May 2015 - On-Feet Recap - Part 1
Sneaker Con switched coasts this past weekend, as the world's premier traveling sneaker trade show landed in San Francisco. Sneaker culture was ... «Sneaker News, May 15»
10
The Russ Report: Sneaker Reseller Culture Is About to Have Its …
There's been some interesting things going on in sneakers lately, provided you know where to look. Things that are hiding in plain sight. That hyped-up release ... «Complex, Apr 15»

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