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.
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The hotel provides complimentary slippers for guests.
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She wore a pair of pink slippers to the party.
slipper Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with slipper
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'
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.
