tennis shoe

noun

: a lightweight usually low-cut sneaker

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But smart casual works just fine here — a button-up shirt, with unscuffed and unfussy tennis shoes and nice pants being the way that many guys go. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 There’s more than meets the eye with these dainty sneakers, which are a sophisticated upgrade from white tennis shoes. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 The bottoms, on the other hand, have a relaxed fit and a wide-leg design that can easily be complemented with sandals, low chunky heels, espadrilles, or a cute pair of tennis shoes. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 Inspired by tennis shoes, the Roger Advantage is the perfect minimalist sneaker for all your on-the-go adventures. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tennis shoe

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined above

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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tennis shoe

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: a lightweight sneaker suitable for wear when playing tennis
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