Slipper: meaning, definitions and examples

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slipper

 

[ หˆslษชpษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

footwear

A comfortable shoe that is easily slipped on the foot, typically worn indoors.

Synonyms

house shoes, indoor shoes, moccasins.

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Word Description / Examples
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.

  • Please take off your outdoor shoes and put on these house shoes before entering.
  • House shoes are ideal for keeping your feet clean and comfortable at home.
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.

  • In Japanese culture, students are required to change into indoor shoes at school.
  • Employees at the tech company wear indoor shoes to keep the office clean.
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.

  • She wore her moccasins while reading a book by the fireplace.
  • Traditional Native American moccasins are beautifully crafted and comfortable.

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chinelo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคชเฅเคชเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hausschuh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sandal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฟั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kapcie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒชใƒƒใƒ‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pantoufle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pantufla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท terlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌ๋ฆฌํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุจุดุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pantofle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ papuฤe

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹–้ž‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ copat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ inniskรณr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะน ะฐัา›ะบะธั–ะผั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ev ayaqqabฤฑsฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.