house slipper

Soft home shoe

A house slipper is a soft, lightweight shoe worn indoors for comfort and warmth.

House slippers typically have flexible soles unsuitable for outdoor wear: She padded around in her house slippers.

The term distinguishes indoor footwear from other types of slippers, though the words are often used interchangeably.

comfort

cozy

Warm and snug

plush · padded · supportive · soothing · relaxation · warmth · ease · gentle · restful · contented

style

moccasin

Soft sole, no heel

  • clogBlock or wooden shoe
  • scuffSurface scrape or scratch
  • slideSmooth continuous movement

bootie · ballet · closed-toe · backless · slingback · novelty · embroidered · beaded · monogrammed · leather

indoor

bedroom

Room for sleeping

domestic · fireside · morning · evening · leisure · relaxed · unwinding · weekend · shuffling · housebound

warmth

fleece

Wool still on sheep

sherpa · flannel · quilted · knitted · cashmere · velvet · suede · terrycloth · fur-lined · shearling

function

nonslip

Resistant to sliding

washable · durable · lightweight · breathable · waterproof · antimicrobial

Opposites
indoor vs. outdoor footwear

house slipperhiking boot

Sturdy footwear for trails

work boot · running shoe · sneaker · galoshes · cleats

soft/lightweight vs. rugged/heavy-duty footwear

house slippersteel-toe boot

Metal-reinforced protective footwear

combat boot · work boot · hiking boot · safety shoe · ski boot

comfort/casual vs formal footwear

house slipperdress shoe

Formal footwear for occasions

high heel · Oxford shoe · stiletto · wingtip · loafer

Family

house, slipper, houses, housed, housing, housekeeper, household, housewife, housework

Familiarity
Top 200,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G