tennis shoe
Definition
Noun: A type of athletic footwear, typically made with a canvas upper and a flexible rubber sole, originally designed for playing tennis but now widely used for casual wear and various sports activities.
Usage
The term "tennis shoe" refers to the specific item of footwear. It is a countable noun. * You need to wear tennis shoes for gym class. * She bought a new pair of white tennis shoes. * The tennis shoe was left on the court.
Examples
- He tied the laces on his tennis shoes before his morning run.
- The classic white tennis shoe is a fashion staple.
- These tennis shoes provide good support for walking.
Advanced Usage
- As a general term for athletic shoes: In some regions, "tennis shoe" is used generically to refer to any casual athletic shoe or sneaker, not just those designed for tennis.
- In the South, people often call all sneakers "tennis shoes."
Variants and Related Words
- Sneaker (n): A more common general synonym for a casual athletic shoe with a rubber sole. While often interchangeable, "sneaker" can encompass a wider variety of styles.
- Athletic shoe (n): A broader, more formal term for footwear designed for sports or physical exercise.
- Trainer (n): The common British English term for a sports shoe.
Synonyms
- Sneaker
- Gym shoe
- Athletic shoe
- Plimsoll (UK, specific type)
Antonyms
- Dress shoe
- Boot
- Heel
- Sandal
Noun
- a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
