slipper

¹

[slip-er]

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.

verb (used with object)

1. to strike or beat with a slipper.

slipper

²

[slip-er]

adjective

Older Use.

1. slippery.

slipper

/ 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

verb

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

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of slipper¹

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

Origin of slipper²

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

Example Sentences

She confirms almost immediately that she’s wearing slippers instead of shoes.

From Los Angeles Times

He did not bother to get fully dressed, going outside in pajamas and slippers.

From Los Angeles Times

Haney came out in pink t-shirt and slippers and gave the crowd the finger as she was led away for her own safety.

From BBC

They are also emptying overflowing bins and removing large items left behind, such as camping chairs, inflatable mattresses, slippers, flip-flops and shopping bags.

From BBC

Then he tried to register to run himself, waving a giant slipper and calling on Belarusians to "Stop the Cockroach!"

From BBC

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