slipper

Soft indoor footwear

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

Slippers typically slide on easily without laces or buckles: She padded around the house in her slippers.

The word can also describe a formal shoe for dancing or evening wear, though this usage is old-fashioned.

style

moccasin

Soft sole, no heel

  • scuffSurface scrape or scratch
  • slideSmooth continuous movement
  • bootieSoft infant footwear

clog · ballet · flip-flop · thong · closed-back · backless · slingback · platform · wedge · embroidered

sleepwear

pajamas

Sleepwear set

loungewear · bedtime · nightshirt · onesie · dressing-gown · housecoat · sleepwear · morning · evening · nightcap

comfort

cushioning

Softening force or fall

warmth · padding · support · foam · insole · fleece-lined · cozy · relaxation · ease · pampering

accessories

sock

Knitted foot covering

footbed · elastic · drawstring · pompom · bow · embellishment

indoor

housebound

Unable to leave home

hearthside · bedroom · living-room · domestic · home · private · sedentary · shuffle · carpet · hardwood

material

fleece

Wool still on sheep

  • woolSheared animal fiber
  • velvetThick-pile textile
  • plushThick-pile soft fabric

leather · suede · cotton · terry · sherpa · cashmere · silk · rubber · synthetic · shearling

cultural

tatami

Woven rush floor mat

  • getaJapanese elevated wooden sandal
Categories
Opposites
indoor vs outdoor footwear

slipperhiking boot

Sturdy footwear for trails

work boot · running shoe · sneaker · cleats · galoshes

soft/casual vs structured/formal footwear

slipperdress shoe

Formal footwear for occasions

oxford · high heel · stiletto · brogue · wingtip

foot covering vs other body covering

slipperhat

Garment for the head

headwear · cap · helmet · crown · glove

Phrases
Family

slippery, slippers, slipped, slippered, slipperiness

Familiarity
Top 20,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G