Trainers
What does it mean?
Quick summary: The standard British word for sports shoes or sneakers.
Trainers is the standard British English word for sports shoes — what's often called 'sneakers' in American English.
REAL ENGLISH.
Is it positive or negative?
Neutral. It's simply the everyday British word for this kind of shoe.
When do you use it?
Use it any time you'd say 'sneakers' in American English.
Examples
Example 1: I need some new trainers for the gym.
Example 2: Those are some nice trainers, where did you get them?
Question for you
How many pairs of trainers do you own?
Try saying your answer aloud, using the expression.
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