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Definition of sperry

sperry

/ˈspɛr.i/
sper · ry
Plural:Sperrys
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sperry Lexical Profile

• noun

1

American An American footwear brand best known for inventing and manufacturing the original leather boat shoe featuring a grooved, non-slip rubber sole.

Example

"The store carries a wide selection of Sperry footwear for sailing and casual summer wear."

2

American A leather or canvas boat shoe manufactured by the Sperry brand, typically worn in pairs.

Example

"He wore khaki shorts and a pair of brown leather Sperrys to the yacht club."

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• Rhymes for sperry

• Nearby Words

sperm
sperm whale
spermicide
sperry
spew
spey
sphaeralcea

Word Origin & Etymology

Named after Paul A. Sperry (1895–1981), an American inventor and sailor who created the first non-slip boat shoe in 1935 after observing the textured grooves on his cocker spaniel's paws while walking on ice.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sperry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sperry
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