slipper

1 of 2

adjective

slip·per ˈsli-pər How to pronounce slipper (audio)

chiefly dialectal

: slippery

slipper

2 of 2

noun

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

slippered

ˈsli-pərd

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The Tibetan blue poppy and slipper flowers from the Falkland Islands are just some of the highlights in these peaceful grounds.

David Nikel, Forbes, 8 May 2022 The fit is more slipper-like than that of any other shoe here, thanks to the snug Flymesh upper.

Justin Nyberg, Outside Online, 14 May 2015 Think of it as a retreat for your feet, and there’s a handful of slipper personalities for the homebody at heart.

Madeline Fass, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2021 The sale includes the brand's classic slipper-style flats, as well as slides, sneakers, and sandals in seasonal colors and patterns.

PEOPLE.com, 14 Jan. 2022 Continuing the fairy tale motif, their master bath includes a slipper tub.

Rohan Preston, Star Tribune, 23 Apr. 2021 And for those patiently anticipating the return of summer, there are even slipper styles inspired by slide sandals.

Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2020 The Wool Runners, in particular, are super soft and feel almost slipper-like without socks.

Noelle Ike, CNN Underscored, 22 Oct. 2020 Luckily, Nordstrom has some of the most coveted slipper styles on the market up for grabs at a huge discount as part of its renowned Anniversary Sale.

Nicole Briese, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2020

Noun

Brandy is putting on the glass slipper for a stroll down memory lane.

Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 Texas A&M fell one win shy of a title on its Cinderella sprint through the SEC tournament, and as a result the Aggies never had a chance to even try on a slipper in the NCAA Tournament.

Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Mar. 2022 The original hue of Pink Sauce, shown in those June videos, had been somewhere between the tone of a ballet slipper and Margot Robbie as rollerblading Barbie, tossed into a Vitamix.

Ella Quittner, Bon Appétit, 22 July 2022 The shape is essentially the same as a stiletto nail but with a square tip instead of a pointed tip — resembling the shape of a coffin and ballerina slipper.

Kristi Kellogg, Allure, 20 July 2022 Elsewhere, the fairy tale of Cinderella is reimagined in the form of a whimsical pumpkin ring studded with spessartite garnets and tsavorites, which opens to reveal a tiny diamond slipper.

Leena Kim, Town & Country, 1 June 2022 Scheufele created a pumpkin ring set with spessartite garnets and tsavorites that opens to reveal a diamond slipper, recreating the story of Cinderella.

Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 17 May 2022 Jackson, whose right foot was in a walking cast boot and his left in a black velvet slipper, sat at the base of an oversized Oscar statuette as everyone from Quentin Tarantino to Magic Johnson came over to congratulate him.

Lindsey Bahr, ajc, 26 Mar. 2022 Birdies' slipper loafer looks luxe while keeping you light on your feet.

Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English slipir, sliper "causing something to slide or slip, deceitful," going back to Old English slipor, sliper, going back to Germanic *slip-ra- (whence also Old High German sleffar "sloping downward"), adjective derivative from the base of Germanic *sleipan- (strong verb) "to slide, slip" (whence Middle Dutch slīpen "to smooth, polish, sharpen," Middle Low German, "to glide, sink, slip," Old High German slīfan "to slide, pass away, decline"), of uncertain origin

Note: The adjective slipper has been effectively replaced by its derivative slippery, though the former was in existence in dialect late enough to be noticed by the Survey of English Dialects, which recorded it in Devon and Cornwall (see Survey of English Dialects: The Dictionary and Grammar, Routledge, 1994, s.v.). — The Germanic verb has been compared with Greek olibrón, glossed by Hesychius with olisthērón "slippery," though the assumption of an Indo-European etymon *h₃slib-ro-, with both *b and a laryngeal preceding a sibilant, seems questionable. Parallel to *sleipan- is a verb *sleupan- "to creep, glide," which has been explained as a secondary formation based on near-synonymous *sleuban- (see slip entry 5, sleeve). As all these bases are ultimately of phonesthemic origin and can presumably be reshaped by variation of phonesthemic origin, it is difficult to disentangle inheritance from innovation. Compare slip entry 1.

Noun

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

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

单词	slipper
释义	slipper 1 of 2 adjective slip·per ˈsli-pər chiefly dialectal : slippery slipper 2 of 2 noun : a light low-cut shoe that is easily slipped on the foot slippered ˈsli-pərd adjective Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The Tibetan blue poppy and slipper flowers from the Falkland Islands are just some of the highlights in these peaceful grounds. David Nikel, Forbes, 8 May 2022 The fit is more slipper-like than that of any other shoe here, thanks to the snug Flymesh upper. Justin Nyberg, Outside Online, 14 May 2015 Think of it as a retreat for your feet, and there’s a handful of slipper personalities for the homebody at heart. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2021 The sale includes the brand's classic slipper-style flats, as well as slides, sneakers, and sandals in seasonal colors and patterns. PEOPLE.com, 14 Jan. 2022 Continuing the fairy tale motif, their master bath includes a slipper tub. Rohan Preston, Star Tribune, 23 Apr. 2021 And for those patiently anticipating the return of summer, there are even slipper styles inspired by slide sandals. Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2020 The Wool Runners, in particular, are super soft and feel almost slipper-like without socks. Noelle Ike, CNN Underscored, 22 Oct. 2020 Luckily, Nordstrom has some of the most coveted slipper styles on the market up for grabs at a huge discount as part of its renowned Anniversary Sale. Nicole Briese, USA TODAY, 19 Aug. 2020 Noun Brandy is putting on the glass slipper for a stroll down memory lane. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 24 Aug. 2022 Texas A&M fell one win shy of a title on its Cinderella sprint through the SEC tournament, and as a result the Aggies never had a chance to even try on a slipper in the NCAA Tournament. Brent Zwerneman, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Mar. 2022 The original hue of Pink Sauce, shown in those June videos, had been somewhere between the tone of a ballet slipper and Margot Robbie as rollerblading Barbie, tossed into a Vitamix. Ella Quittner, Bon Appétit, 22 July 2022 The shape is essentially the same as a stiletto nail but with a square tip instead of a pointed tip — resembling the shape of a coffin and ballerina slipper. Kristi Kellogg, Allure, 20 July 2022 Elsewhere, the fairy tale of Cinderella is reimagined in the form of a whimsical pumpkin ring studded with spessartite garnets and tsavorites, which opens to reveal a tiny diamond slipper. Leena Kim, Town & Country, 1 June 2022 Scheufele created a pumpkin ring set with spessartite garnets and tsavorites that opens to reveal a diamond slipper, recreating the story of Cinderella. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 17 May 2022 Jackson, whose right foot was in a walking cast boot and his left in a black velvet slipper, sat at the base of an oversized Oscar statuette as everyone from Quentin Tarantino to Magic Johnson came over to congratulate him. Lindsey Bahr, ajc, 26 Mar. 2022 Birdies' slipper loafer looks luxe while keeping you light on your feet. Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 6 July 2022 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Middle English slipir, sliper "causing something to slide or slip, deceitful," going back to Old English slipor, sliper, going back to Germanic slip-ra- (whence also Old High German sleffar* "sloping downward"), adjective derivative from the base of Germanic sleipan- (strong verb) "to slide, slip" (whence Middle Dutch slīpen* "to smooth, polish, sharpen," Middle Low German, "to glide, sink, slip," Old High German slīfan "to slide, pass away, decline"), of uncertain origin Note: The adjective slipper has been effectively replaced by its derivative slippery, though the former was in existence in dialect late enough to be noticed by the Survey of English Dialects, which recorded it in Devon and Cornwall (see Survey of English Dialects: The Dictionary and Grammar, Routledge, 1994, s.v.). — The Germanic verb has been compared with Greek olibrón, glossed by Hesychius with olisthērón "slippery," though the assumption of an Indo-European etymon h₃slib-ro-, with both b and a laryngeal preceding a sibilant, seems questionable. Parallel to sleipan- is a verb sleupan- "to creep, glide," which has been explained as a secondary formation based on near-synonymous sleuban- (see slip entry 5, sleeve). As all these bases are ultimately of phonesthemic origin and can presumably be reshaped by variation of phonesthemic origin, it is difficult to disentangle inheritance from innovation. Compare slip entry 1. Noun Middle English slypper,* from slippen "to slip entry 1" + -er -er entry 2 First Known Use Adjective before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above Noun 15th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing slipper carpet slipper lady's slipper slipper chair carpet slipper lady's slipper slipper chair Kids Definition slipper noun slip·per ˈsli-pər : a light low shoe that is easily slipped on the foot and is made to be worn indoors
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slipper

adjective

noun

Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing slipper

Kids Definition

noun