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sneaks

n. plural-only
A2 Elementary US //ˈsniks// UK //snˈiːks// sneaks

n. soft shoes with rubber soles that you wear for sports or casual walking. You might wear these when you go to the gym or hang out with friends.

n. casual footwear with flexible soles made of rubber or synthetic material and uppers made of leather or canvas. Often used as a synonym for trainers or tennis shoes in North American English.


SIMPLE

I need to buy a new pair of sneaks for my morning run.

CONTEXTUAL

He changed out of his heavy work boots and into his comfortable sneaks before heading to the park.

Synonyms
Usage

Almost exclusively used in the plural form; a single shoe is referred to as a 'sneak', though this is rare.

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