slipper

UK
/ˈslɪp.ə/
US
/ˈslɪpɚ/

Translations

slippernoun
slippers
pl
UK
/ˈslɪp.ə/
US
/ˈslɪpɚ/
She put on her slipper before stepping onto the cold floor.
Она надела тапочку, прежде чем ступить на холодный пол.
Additional translations
домашняя туфля
Synonyms
slipperverb
slippered
Past Simple
slippered
Past Participle
slippering
Gerund
Rare, chiefly British: to hit someone with a slipper.
slipperadjective
UK
/ˈslɪp.ə/
US
/ˈslɪp.ɚ/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., slipper socks).

Definitions

slippernoun
A type of soft, comfortable shoe that is worn indoors.
She put on her slippers as soon as she got home to relax.
A light, low-cut shoe that is easy to slip on and off.
He wore a pair of leather slippers to the beach.
slipperverb
To strike or punish (someone) with a slipper.
The teacher slippered the naughty child in bygone days.
slipperadjective
Relating to or designed for use as a slipper; suitable for wearing indoors.
She bought slipper socks to keep her feet warm.