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tennis shoe

/ˌtɛnəs ˈʃu/
/ˈtɛnɪs ʃu/
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Other forms: tennis shoes

Definitions of tennis shoe
  1. noun
    a canvas shoe with a pliable rubber sole
    synonyms: gym shoe, sneaker
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    types:
    plimsoll
    a light gym shoe with a rubber sole and a canvas top
    type of:
    shoe
    footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
Pronunciation
US
/ˌtɛnəs ˈʃu/
UK
/ˈtɛnɪs ʃu/
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