moccasin
Translation
moccasin
Examples
He wore a pair of soft leather moccasins.
He wore a pair of soft leather moccasins.
Moccasins are very comfortable shoes for indoors.
Moccasins are very comfortable shoes for indoors.
Grammar Patterns
a pair of moccasins He bought a new pair of moccasins.
Similar Words
Synonyms: slipper, loafer
Etymology
From an Algonquian (Native American) word for 'shoe'.
Memory Tips
Picture a soft, quiet shoe worn by Native Americans. The sound 'moc' might remind you of 'mock comfort', but it's real comfort!