What is another word for slippers?

Pronunciation: [slˈɪpəz] (IPA)

Slippers are cozy footwear that people wear inside their homes or during leisure time. Synonyms for slippers include house shoes, loafers, mules, slides, scuffs, slippies, bed shoes, and slip-ons. House shoes are comfortable slip-on footwear that people wear around the home and are usually made of soft materials such as wool or cotton. Loafers are slip-on shoes with a low heel and broad toe that people can wear inside and outside the house. Mules are backless shoes with low heels that can be worn inside and outside the home. Slides are sandals with an open toe that people wear around the house, and scuffs are slippers with an open back that are easy to put on and take off. Slip-ons are shoes without laces or buckles and are easy to wear, making them an excellent choice for slippers.

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What are the hypernyms for Slippers?

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  • Other hypernyms:

    footwear, shoes, slipper socks, house slippers.

Usage examples for Slippers

So intent was she upon examining her reflection that she did not notice Marjorie had slipped from the room, returning with a pair of blue silk stockings and satin slippers to match.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
I'll wear my pale blue slippers, the ones that have no heels, and white silk stockings.
"Marjorie Dean High School Freshman"
Pauline Lester
Arline thrust half her body into the room and held the slippers out to Val.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower

Famous quotes with Slippers

  • You should never meet your heroes. Paul Newman... I was so excited about meeting him, but he turned up in shell suit bottoms, slippers, and a jumper. He was just so worn out and old, he wanted to go home.
    Allan Carr
  • It's easier to put on slippers than to carpet the whole world.
    Al Franken
  • Richard was in heavy, heavy costume, he could hardly sit, you know, and I turned up and they put me in two layers of silk, so I played him much lighter - you know, floating around in a pair of slippers, a bit of a hippy.
    Michael Gambon
  • Don't you stay at home of evenings? Don't you love a cushioned seat in a corner, by the fireside, with your slippers on your feet?
    Oliver Wendell Holmes
  • I'd better be on the road, or I'll be going nuts. I'm not the kind of guy who sits around with a pipe and slippers watching soap operas.
    Tommy Shaw

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