Slipper: meaning, definitions and examples
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slipper
[ หslษชpษr ]
footwear
A comfortable shoe that is easily slipped on the foot, typically worn indoors.
Synonyms
house shoes, indoor shoes, moccasins.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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slipper |
Used again, suggesting a possible duplicate entry. Should be consolidated with the existing 'slipper' entry. |
house shoes |
Typically refers to shoes specifically designed to be worn indoors for comfort and hygiene, often to avoid wearing outdoor shoes inside the house.
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indoor shoes |
Usually used in more formal or business-like settings, indicating shoes intended to be worn only indoors, such as in an office or school.
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moccasins |
Refers to a type of soft leather shoe that can be worn both indoors and outdoors. Can be used in casual or traditional settings.
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Examples of usage
- I like to wear slippers around the house.
- She left her slippers by the door.
Translations
Translations of the word "slipper" in other languages:
๐ต๐น chinelo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคชเฅเคชเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Hausschuh
๐ฎ๐ฉ sandal
๐บ๐ฆ ะบะฐะฟัั
๐ต๐ฑ kapcie
๐ฏ๐ต ในใชใใ
๐ซ๐ท pantoufle
๐ช๐ธ pantufla
๐น๐ท terlik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋ฆฌํผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุจุดุจ
๐จ๐ฟ pantofle
๐ธ๐ฐ papuฤe
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้
๐ธ๐ฎ copat
๐ฎ๐ธ inniskรณr
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏะน ะฐัาะบะธัะผั
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแฃแกแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ev ayaqqabฤฑsฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ pantufla
Etymology
The word 'slipper' originated from the Middle English word 'slipere' which meant a type of light shoe that can be easily slipped on. It is believed to have been derived from the verb 'slip'. Slippers have been worn for centuries and have evolved in style and design over time.
See also: slip, slipperiness, slippers, slippery, slipping, slips.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #23,335, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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