slipper

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
  2. noun a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction

Etymology

From Middle English slypper, equivalent to slip + -er.

In classic literature

Synonyms

carpet slipper

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