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sneakers vs trainers

Soft, rubber-soled shoes designed for sport or casual wear.

American
sneakers

“He bought a new pair of sneakers for the gym.”

British
trainers

“He bought a new pair of trainers for the gym.”

Good to know

'Sneakers' is the American term and 'trainers' the British one for athletic shoes. Regional American words like 'tennis shoes' also exist, but 'trainers' is near-universal in the UK.

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