Phrase guide

gym shoe

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

running shoe, athletic shoe.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Cincinnati, countable, uncountable

Qualifier: Michigan; Chicago; Michigan; Chicago

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tennis shoe, sneaker, trainer

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole, used especially by children.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: plimsoll, pump, dap

Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: sneaker, tennis shoe

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: shoe

Narrower terms: plimsoll

History

Etymology

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