slipper
0 antonyms and opposites of slipper, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A soft, lightweight shoe made to be worn easily indoors.
How to use slipper
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a pair of slippers
bedroom slippers
house slippers
Etymology
From Middle English "slypper," built from "slip" plus "-er" — a shoe you simply slip on.
Full origin of slipper →Frequently asked questions
What does “slipper” mean?
The word “slipper” means a soft, lightweight shoe made to be worn easily indoors. In plain terms, a soft shoe for wearing around the house.
How do you pronounce “slipper”?
“Slipper” is pronounced SLIH-puh (/ˈslɪpəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “slipper” in a sentence?
Here is “slipper” used in a sentence: “He padded around the kitchen in his slippers.”
What part of speech is “slipper”?
“Slipper” is a noun.
Where does the word “slipper” come from?
The word “slipper” comes from Middle English. From Middle English "slypper," built from "slip" plus "-er" — a shoe you simply slip on.