noun
runners
noun
1
Casual, informal British/Irish/Australian term for athletic shoes.
"He kicked off his runners at the door and slipped into slippers."
How to Use Runners
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRunning shoes or trainers — mainly British, Irish, and Australian usage.
UK vs US
American English almost always says "sneakers", while "runners" is the everyday word in Ireland, Australia, and parts of the UK.
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He kicked off his _____ at the door and slipped into slippers.