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Word

slipper

Phoneticsslip·per, stress on the first syllable

US/ˈsɫɪpɝ/

UK/slˈɪpɐ/

Countable noun

Definition

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.

Examples

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

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

“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.”

Examples

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.”

Usage

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

Etymology

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

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Idioms

01. ruby slippers

Domains

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This entry

Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
Frequency
Occasional
Level
A2 · Elementary
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