slipper

[ˈslɪpər]

slipper Definition

  • 1a comfortable, soft shoe that is easily put on and taken off and is intended to be worn indoors
  • 2a woman's light, low-heeled shoe

Using slipper: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "slipper" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I always wear my slippers around the house.

  • Example

    She bought a new pair of slippers for her grandmother.

  • Example

    The hotel provides complimentary slippers for guests.

  • Example

    She wore a pair of pink slippers to the party.

slipper Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for slipper

Phrases with slipper

  • a delicate, transparent shoe made of glass, as in the fairy tale of Cinderella

    Example

    The prince searched the kingdom for the owner of the glass slipper.

  • slipper clutch

    a type of clutch used in motorcycles and racing cars that allows the engine to continue running even if the rear wheel stops turning

    Example

    The rider installed a slipper clutch on his motorcycle for better performance.

  • a bathtub that is long and narrow, with one end raised and sloping so that the bather can recline

    Example

    She soaked in the slipper bath for an hour, enjoying the warm water and bubbles.

Origins of slipper

from Middle English 'slipper', meaning 'slippery'

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Summary: slipper in Brief

A 'slipper' [ˈslɪpər] is a comfortable, soft shoe that is easily put on and taken off, intended to be worn indoors. It can also refer to a woman's light, low-heeled shoe. Examples include 'I always wear my slippers around the house.' and 'She wore a pair of pink slippers to the party.' Other variations include the 'glass slipper,' a delicate, transparent shoe made of glass, and the 'slipper bath,' a long, narrow bathtub with one end raised and sloping.

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