Tom looked under the bed to see if the other slipper was there.
Source: tatoeba (3408815)
Slipper
/ˈslɪpəɹ/
Synonyms for "slipper" (16 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: carpet slipper, greasy, house shoe, indoor shoe, lady's slipper.
- Sentence evidence is available for slipper, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "slipper".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "slipper"
Keep "slipper" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "slipper" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "slipper", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "slipper" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
10 entriesMore specific
5 entriesCollocations
6 entrieshouse slipperindoor slipperslady's slipperslipper orchidslipper shellslipper socks
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesSample sentences
19 total sentences available.
They said, further, that he had done nothing but look at her all the time, and that most certainly he was very much in love with the beautiful owner of the glass slipper.
Source: tatoeba (6211697)
What they said was true; for a few days after the King's son caused it to be proclaimed, by sound of trumpet, that he would marry her whose foot this slipper would fit exactly. They began to try it on the princesses, then on the duchesses, and then on all the ladies of the Court; but in vain.
Source: tatoeba (6211698)
The glass slipper was brought to the two sisters, who did all they possibly could to thrust a foot into the slipper, but they could not succeed.
Source: tatoeba (6211699)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "slipper"?
Closest matches include carpet slipper, greasy, house shoe, indoor shoe, lady's slipper.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "slipper"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.