slippers
word · lemma: slipper
/ˈsɫɪpɝz/
SLI-purz
/slˈɪpəz/
SLI-puhz
Definition
Comfortable, soft shoes worn inside the house to keep your feet warm and clean.
Usage & Nuances
"Slippers" are always used in the plural and refer only to indoor footwear. Don't confuse with "flip-flops" (used outdoors or at the beach). Common collocations: "put on your slippers," "wear slippers around the house."
Spanish: pantuflas - zapatillas (de casa)Portuguese (BR): pantufa - chinelo (de quarto)Portuguese (PT): pantufas - chinelos (de quarto)Chinese (Simplified): 拖鞋Chinese (Traditional): 拖鞋Hindi: चप्पल (घर के लिए)Arabic: شبشب (للاستخدام داخل المنزل)Bengali: স্লিপার - ঘরের চটিRussian: тапочкиJapanese: スリッパVietnamese: dép đi trong nhàKorean: 슬리퍼Turkish: terlikUrdu: چپل - سلپرIndonesian: sandal rumah - sandal kamar
Example Sentences
He walked into the kitchen in his old slippers.
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On cold nights, I love wearing thick slippers and drinking tea.
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I put on my slippers when I get home.
basic
My slippers are very warm and soft.
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I can't find my slippers anywhere this morning.
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She keeps her slippers next to her bed.
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