slipper

noun

: a light low-cut shoe that is easily slipped on the foot
slippered adjective

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The influence informed supple leather parkas, wrap-effect dresses and sculptural bustier silhouettes, inspired by ballet slippers and pointe shoes. Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 4 June 2026 Even the hotel slippers are turbo-charged—chunkier and softer than average. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Developed alongside adaptive athletes and members of the adaptive sports community, the collection includes a zipperless sleeping bag, a more accessible tent, a daypack designed for a wider range of users, interchangeable camp slippers, and a convertible sun hat. Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Percy Steinhart—the late designer of velvet slippers worn by the likes of Anne Hathaway, Lady Gaga, and the former king of Spain—was the owner of this Federal-style beauty in Litchfield, originally built in 1874. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for slipper

Word History

Etymology

Middle English slypper, from slippen "to slip entry 1" + -er -er entry 2

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slipper was in the 15th century

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“Slipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slipper. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

slipper

noun
slip·​per
ˈslip-ər
: a light low shoe without laces that is easily slipped on or off
slippered
-ərd
adjective

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