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slipper

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈsɫɪpɝ// UK //slˈɪpɐ// slip·per Archaic Humorous

n. a soft, comfortable shoe that you wear inside your house. They are usually easy to put on and keep your feet warm.

n. a light, comfortable indoor shoe that is easily slipped on and off. Often made of soft materials like wool, felt, or leather.


SIMPLE

I put on my warm slippers as soon as I get home.

CONTEXTUAL

She left her wet boots by the front door and changed into a pair of fuzzy slippers to relax.

COMPLEX

While the guest house provided disposable footwear, most visitors preferred to bring their own sturdy slippers to navigate the cold stone floors of the communal areas.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English slypper, equivalent to slip + -er.

Usage

Commonly used in the plural form; often paired with the classifier 'pair of'.

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