tennis shoe

noun

: a lightweight usually low-cut sneaker

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The unassuming water bottle, previously only common at sporting events and gyms, has ridden the fitness wave to become just as fashionable as athletic apparel, step counters and tennis shoes. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Like a simple tennis shoe or skater pump, a bit of platform and rubber will support a long day walking from lunch to exhibition to dinner to drinks without leaving your arches feeling like marble, and the monochrome colorway goes with everything. Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2026 The ballet sneaker trend comes in a variety of silhouettes, from satin tennis shoes to lace-up styles, but Smart opted for a Mary Jane-esque option, similar to ones worn by Jennifer Lawrence in 2025. Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026 On an overcast Saturday in February, a street vendor named Elmer lined up dozens of pairs of worn but carefully cleaned tennis shoes on tables next to a convenience store. Wendi C. Thomas, MLK50, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tennis shoe

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tennis shoe was in 1886

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“Tennis shoe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tennis%20shoe. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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tennis shoe

noun
: a lightweight sneaker suitable for wear when playing tennis
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