What is another word for ballet slipper?

Pronunciation: [bˈale͡ɪ slˈɪpə] (IPA)

Ballet slipper is a term used to describe a specific type of soft shoe worn by ballet dancers. However, there are several other words that can be used as synonyms for a ballet slipper. One such term is 'pointe shoes', which are specifically designed for female dancers to dance on their toes. Another word that can be used as a synonym is 'ballet shoe', which is a more general term encompassing all types of ballet shoes, including both soft shoes and pointe shoes. Additionally, the term 'dance shoes' can also refer to ballet slippers, as they are designed specifically for dancing and can be of various styles, including ballet.

Synonyms for Ballet slipper:

What are the hypernyms for Ballet slipper?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    footwear, shoe, slipper, dancing shoe, pointe shoe.

Famous quotes with Ballet slipper

  • In this room, the salamander was squashed between the pages of the rhyming dictionary, thereby changing poetry forever. Here, Salome walked around with a big red fish held high up over her head. Old Father spanked her with a ballet slipper, sending her to bed without milk or honey. Dance was changed in this room, too.
    Tom Robbins

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