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Definition of slipper
slipper
/ˈslɪp.ər/
slip · per
Plural:slippers
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CEFR
A2
Grade
2
Tier
1
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• noun
1
A comfortable, lightweight, slip-on shoe usually worn indoors.
Example
"After a long walk in the snow, she eagerly traded her heavy boots for a warm pair of fleece slippers."
2
A light, flexible shoe designed for specific activities like dancing, often having no distinct heel.
Example
"The ballerina tightened the ribbons on her satin pointe slippers before stepping out onto the stage."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Late Middle English: from the verb 'slip' + '-er'. Originally denoting a shoe that was easy to slip onto the foot.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slipper. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slipper