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sneakers

sneakers

Meaning of sneakers

casual sports shoes

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British English/ˈsniːkəz/
American English/ə ˈsniːkərz/
Russian transcription[ˈkrosəvkʲɪ]
sneakers
sneakers - кроссовки
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sneakers usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Новые кроссовки лёгкие и подходят для зала.

The new sneakers are light and good for the gym.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она зашнуровала кроссовки перед ранней утренней пробежкой.

She laced up her sneakers before the early-morning run.

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sneakers belongs to the topic "Clothing and Footwear". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

sneakersкроссовки
shirtрубашка
skirtюбка
pantsбрюки
trousersбрюки
jeansджинсы
shortsшорты

sneakers synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between sneakers / trainers / running shoes / basketball shoes / cross-trainers / high-tops

🇬🇧English
sneakers

General US term for athletic or casual sports shoes

A1Very Often

I bought new sneakers for everyday wear.

Я купил новые кроссовки для повседневной носки.

🇬🇧English

British equivalent of 'sneakers'; common UK term for sports shoes

A1Very Often

She wears trainers to school every day.

Она каждый день носит кроссовки в школу.

🇬🇧English

Designed specifically for running, with cushioning and support

A1Very Often

I need new running shoes for training.

Мне нужны новые беговые кроссовки для тренировок.

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🇬🇧English
basketball shoes

Shoes designed for basketball, often with ankle support and grip

A1Often

He bought basketball shoes to play better on the court.

Он купил баскетбольные кроссовки, чтобы лучше играть на площадке.

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🇬🇧English
cross-trainers

Multi-purpose training shoes suitable for cross-training

A1Often

Cross-trainers work well if you do different types of workouts.

Кросс-трейнеры подходят, если вы делаете разные виды тренировок.

🇬🇧English

Shoes with a high ankle cut; a style often associated with basketball

A1Often

I like high-tops with jeans for a retro look.

Мне нравятся высокие кеды с джинсами для ретро-образа.

🇬🇧English

Shoes with a low ankle cut; a common sneaker style

A1Often

Low-tops are lighter and good for everyday use.

Низкие кеды легче и подходят для повседневной носки.

C
🇬🇧English
canvas shoes

Shoes made of canvas material (e.g., classic plimsoll-style or Vans)

A1Often

Canvas shoes are great for summer walks.

Холщовые кеды отлично подходят для летних прогулок.

🇬🇧English

Shoes without laces that you slip on; can be casual or sporty

A1Often

Slip-ons are handy when you're in a hurry.

Слипоны удобны, когда торопишься.

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How to pronounce sneakers and what this word means

sneakers translation: кроссовки. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce sneakers

/ˈsniːkəz/

sneakers translation

кроссовки

sneakers examples

The new sneakers are light and good for the gym.

sneakers transcription

/ˈsniːkəz/, /ə ˈsniːkərz/

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sneakers meaning: what does it mean?

casual sports shoes

sneakers pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

sneakers is pronounced as /ˈsniːkəz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

sneakers definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The new sneakers are light and good for the gym. Translation: Новые кроссовки лёгкие и подходят для зала.

Is sneakers part of Clothing for Weather vocabulary?

Yes, sneakers (кроссовки) can be learned in the Clothing for Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is sneakers part of Clothing and Footwear vocabulary?

Yes, sneakers (кроссовки) can be learned in the Clothing and Footwear topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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