carpet slipper
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Definition
Noun: A soft, comfortable type of indoor footwear, typically made with a fabric or felt upper and a soft sole, designed to be easily put on and taken off. The name suggests a slipper intended for use on carpeted surfaces.
Usage
This noun refers to a specific category of house slipper. It is a countable noun. * She put on her warm carpet slippers before walking across the living room. * A pair of old carpet slippers was by the bedside.
Advanced Usage
- The term can imply comfort, informality, and being at home. It is often associated with relaxation.
- After a long day at the office, he couldn't wait to change into his carpet slippers.
Variants and Related Words
- Slipper (n): The general term for easy-on indoor footwear. "Carpet slipper" is a type of slipper.
- House shoe (n): Another term for slipper.
- Mule (n): A backless style of slipper, which some carpet slippers may be.
Synonyms
- Slipper
- House shoe
- Scuff (a type of backless slipper)
Noun
- low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors