slippage

noun

slip·​page ˈsli-pij 

1

: an act, instance, or process of slipping

2

: a loss in transmission of power

also : the difference between theoretical and actual output (as of power)

Examples of slippage in a Sentence

The boot's sole prevents slippage.

Recent Examples on the Web

MXene nanosheets fill the microscopic gaps between those fibers, locking them in place and preventing slippage under physical pressure. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026

Additionally, Lycra® VintageFX fiber supports more durable denim and reduces the chance of seam slippage, in which stress causes fabrics to gap where they are sewn together. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026

An interest in the conditions of publication, and its weird slippages and exceptions, runs through everything Inpatient does. — James Folta, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

The recipe for that happening in 2026 is some combination of defensive slippage after replacing four top-30 draft picks, a drop-off at receiver beyond Jeremiah Smith and the toughest schedule Ohio State has faced in years. — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

slip entry 1 + -age

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for slippage

• equipage

Kids Definition

slippage

noun

slip·​page ˈslip-ij 

1

: an act, instance, or process of slipping

2

: a loss in transmission of power