glass slipper

collocation in English

meaningsofglassandslipper

These words are often used together. Click on the links below to explore the meanings. Or,see other collocations withglass.
glass
noun
uk
/ɡlɑːs/us
/ɡlæs/
a hard, transparent material, used to make windows, bottles, and ...
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slipper
noun[C]
uk
/ˈslɪp.ər/us
/ˈslɪp.ɚ/
a type of soft, comfortable shoe for wearing inside ...
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(Definition ofglassandslipperfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofglass slipper

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It is her foot, and her foot alone, that fits theglassslipperof home defence, and of course her elder sisters feel that they are being cut out.
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She loses herglassslipper, before she turns into her old poor self again.
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His only clue to her identity is aglassslipperhe finds on the palace steps.
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The next day, the prince announces he will marry the woman whose foot fits into theglassslipper.
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She hurries downstairs to try on theglassslipper, but it breaks before she can try it on.
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He had aglassslipperand even got to try the shoe on some people.
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A memorable artifact from the story, the famousglassslipper, adorns a cove.
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It will change your wooden clogs overnight and replace them with glass slippers....
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Only the glass slippers will remain as a gift for her kindness.
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Her accessories are powered blue opera gloves with a matching headband, a black choker, diamond earrings and glass slippers.
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