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slipper

[slip-er] / ˈslɪp ər /


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The modular couch is anchored on each side with Art-Deco influenced side tables, lamps and light blue slipper chairs he designed, setting up a cozy tableau for hosting his friends.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 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

For all its muddy cultural avenues left unexplored, though, it at least provides a slipper view of the ways the show represented “the inception of American shock culture,” as one producer accurately describes it.

From Salon Jan. 7, 2025

It is hard to have a different slipper after you wear them.

From New York Times Nov. 23, 2024

"That guy David, yo. The one with the slipper spoon," Aaron said.

From "Miracle's Boys" by Jacqueline Woodson

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

Muhammad also painted the pebbles in his yard, the fence -- even his slippers.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

I wait until the librarian goes back behind the desk and an old guy in slippers walks by.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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