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Slippers: meaning, definitions and examples

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slippers

 

[ หˆslษชpษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

footwear for indoor use

Slippers are a type of comfortable footwear designed to be worn indoors. They are usually lightweight and easy to slip on and off. Slippers often have soft soles and are made of materials such as cotton, wool, or fleece. They provide warmth and comfort to the feet while walking around the house.

Synonyms

foot warmers, house shoes, indoor shoes.

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Word Description / Examples
slippers

Commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to soft, comfortable footwear worn at home. These are often made of fabric and have a flexible sole.

  • I love putting on my slippers after a long day at work.
  • She bought new slippers for everyone in the family for Christmas.
house shoes

Used to describe shoes worn exclusively inside the house. It often refers to a more formal type of indoor footwear compared to slippers.

  • He changes into his house shoes as soon as he gets home.
  • Guests are asked to wear house shoes to keep the floor clean.
indoor shoes

Refers to footwear that is designed or designated specifically for indoor use. This term is often used in settings where there is a need to differentiate from outdoor shoes, like schools or gyms.

  • Indoor shoes are required in the gym to protect the floor.
  • The school asks students to bring indoor shoes to keep the classrooms clean.
foot warmers

Typically used to describe items specifically designed to keep your feet warm, including heated pads or electrical warming devices. This term is less common in everyday conversation about footwear.

  • I need to buy some foot warmers for the winter season.
  • My foot warmers ensure my feet are never cold during the chilly nights.

Examples of usage

  • I like to wear slippers when I'm at home to keep my feet warm.
  • She bought a new pair of fluffy slippers to wear around the house.
  • When I get up in the morning, the first thing I do is put on my slippers.

Translations

Translations of the word "slippers" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chinelos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคชเฅเคชเคฒเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hausschuhe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sandal rumah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะฐะฟั†ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kapcie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒชใƒƒใƒ‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pantoufles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ zapatillas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท terlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌ๋ฆฌํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎูุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pantofle

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ papuฤe

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹–้ž‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ copati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ inniskรณr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะน ะฐัา› ะบะธั–ะผั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒฃแƒกแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™ndษ™l

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pantuflas

Etymology

The word 'slippers' originated from the Middle English word 'slipper', which meant 'slip-on shoe'. The term evolved over time to specifically refer to indoor footwear. Slippers have been worn for centuries by various cultures around the world, with different materials and designs used to suit different climates and preferences.

See also: slip, slipper, slipperiness, slippery, slipping, slips.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,755, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.