Meaning
slipper; power strip
- A light open slipper or slip-on shoe worn indoors.
- An electrical power strip or extension block with multiple sockets.
- A type of elongated Italian white crusty bread.
In a sentence
Mettiti le ciabatte per camminare in casa.
Put your slippers on to walk around the house.
Hai una ciabatta per collegare il computer?
Do you have a power strip to plug in the computer?
Non uscire in ciabatte, fa troppo freddo fuori.
Don't go out in slippers, it's too cold outside.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ciabatta | feminine · singular |
| ciabatte | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Everyday homeware word; often heard in 'in ciabatte' (in slippers, casually at home).