Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

slipper

[slip-er] / ˈslɪp ər /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

But in the 1800s, no one could make a YouTube video accusing another creator of copying their slipper pattern, or debate English vs.

From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2026

On the table in front of us is a fleece work jacket, covered in dog hair, along with a large, stained teddy bear and a single, dirty, grey slipper.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

Powertrain Naturally aspirated liquid-cooled 90-degree V4 engine, 1,158-cc displacement, counter-rotating crankshaft, semi dry sump lubrication; six-speed manual transmission with straight-cut gears and multi-plate clutch, with slipper action on overrun; chain drive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

The coachman produced a pink box with a glass slipper inside, telling them: "I've come to find a princess."

From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026

She woke up from time to time in the night and whispered “Mary” and touched the doll’s infinitesimal slipper with a light finger.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

The 43-year-old said there were "pockets of people" standing around in slippers and dressing gowns after being evacuated from the building.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

He rushed out of his house in shorts and slippers, calling his cousin on the way to come help.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026

And, speaking of holy grails: Judy Garland’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz” fetched $32.5 million.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

Drop too many heavy-hitters at once, and the viewer will be dizzy in seconds, watching cartoon ruby slippers dance in a circle around their head.

From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026

"Maybe you stole the slippers just so you could write a killer story about it for your website!"

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene


Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember new words for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com