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Jordan

Jordan

183 3.7
A type of sports shoe made by Nike and named for Michael Jordan
  • proper noun
  • /ˈdʒɔrdən/
translation icon : zapatillas Jordan

Examples

  • This is every shoe that Jordan wore when he played.

  • When you are looking for Nike Air Jordan shoes, please see our Air Jordan 1.

    Blog text (6)
  • Michael Jordan plays ball.

  • For instance, you can locate an infographic comparing Kobe Bryant with Michael Jordan.

    Academic text (2014)
  • I took a look at his shoes: winterized Air Jordan Six-Rings, gleaming black.

  • For fans of a certain age, Jordan is, was, and always will be the greatest.

  • All you ever talk about is Jordan this, Jordan that.

Synonyms

sneaker
vsJordan
  • US
214 1.3

A light shoe with a rubber sole for sports or casual wear

is a branded athletic model named for a famous basketball player
tennis shoe
vsJordan
  • US
27 1.0

A light casual shoe with a rubber sole for sports and everyday wear

is a branded athletic model produced by a major sportswear company
kicks
vsJordan
  • Slang
1 8.1

Stylish sports shoes people wear

is a specific branded athletic model rather than informal slang

Compounds

3 3.9

A river in the Middle East that flows from Mount Hermon through the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea

A sugar-coated almond often given to guests at weddings

A country in southwest Asia that is an Arab kingdom and borders the Red Sea

Jordan curve
  • Specialized
9.9

A closed loop on a flat surface, like a circle, that does not cross itself

Surface Forms

Jordan main

Etymology

The shoe brand Jordan is named after the famous basketball player Michael Jordan, so when people say 'Jordans' they mean the sports shoes made in his name and style.