gym shoe

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gym shoe

A child ties the laces on his gym shoe before class.

Definition

Noun: A type of footwear, typically made of canvas, featuring a flexible rubber sole. It is designed for athletic activities, physical education, or casual wear, providing comfort and grip.

Usage

This noun refers to a specific category of casual athletic footwear. It is commonly used in contexts related to sports, school, or informal settings. - You need to wear gym shoes for the physical education class. - I bought a new pair of gym shoes for my morning runs.

Examples
Advanced Usage
  • As a collective term: Can be used informally to refer to athletic footwear in general within a specific context (e.g., a school's rules).
    • The policy states that all gym shoes must have non-marking soles.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sneaker (n): A very common synonym for a casual athletic shoe, often used interchangeably with "gym shoe" in everyday language.
  • Trainer (n): A term primarily used in British English for a sports shoe.
  • Plimsoll (n): A chiefly British term for a light rubber-soled canvas shoe.
Synonyms
  • Athletic shoe
  • Tennis shoe (Note: This can sometimes imply a specific style for court sports)
  • Canvas sneaker
Related Phrases/Compounds
  • Gym shoe lace: The cord used to fasten the shoe.
    • He tied his gym shoe laces in a double knot.
  • Gym shoe rack: A storage unit for athletic shoes.
    • Please place your wet gym shoes on the gym shoe rack.
Notes on Meaning

The term specifically emphasizes the shoe's suitability for a "gym" or sports environment. While "sneaker" is a broader synonym, "gym shoe" often carries a connotation of being practical, simple, and intended for physical activity rather than fashion, though this distinction is not absolute.

gym shoe

A child ties the laces on his gym shoe before class.

Noun
  1. a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole

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