slipper

¹ American  

[slip-er] / ˈslɪp ər /

noun

1. any light, low-cut shoe into which the foot may be easily slipped, slip, for casual wear in the home, for dancing, etc.

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verb (used with object)

1. to strike or beat with a slipper.

slipper ² American  

[slip-er] / ˈslɪp ər /

adjective

Older Use.

1. slippery.

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slipper British  

/ ˈslɪpə /

noun

1. a light shoe of some soft material, for wearing around the house

2. a woman's evening or dancing shoe

3. informal cricket a fielder in the slip position

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verb

1. informal (tr) to hit or beat with a slipper

Other Word Forms

• slipper-like adjective
• slippered adjective
• slipperlike adjective
• unslippered adjective

Etymology

Origin of slipper¹

First recorded in 1470–80; slip ¹ + -er ¹

Origin of slipper¹

before 1000; Middle English sliper, Old English slipor; slippery

Example Sentences

“You cannot possibly wear those godforsaken boots,” whispered Aunt Kitty as she felt under her bed for her satin slippers.

From Literature

“Europe is increasing, increasing, increasing,” said Bob Liu, 28, who flew to London in November to promote the plush slippers he manufactures in the southern Fujian province at a trade event.

From The Wall Street Journal

Suddenly the muffin feels like it’s shrugging into a velvet robe and wool slippers, pausing at the window to take in a field of knobby pines.

From Salon

He wore a traditional knee-length shirt called a kurta and slippers that dramatically curl at the toes.

From The Wall Street Journal

A pair of socks with bows stitched on top served nicely as ballet slippers.

From Literature

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