Meaning
wedge, wedge heel
- A wedge of wood or other material used to fill a gap or steady an object.
- A thick, continuous sole raising a shoe; wedge heel (often plural for shoes).
In a sentence
Ha comprato un paio di sandali con la zeppa per l'estate.
She bought a pair of wedge sandals for the summer.
Metti una zeppa di legno sotto la gamba del tavolo per fermarlo.
Put a wooden wedge under the table leg to steady it.
Non trovi scomodo camminare a lungo con le scarpe con la zeppa?
Don't you find it uncomfortable to walk for a long time in wedges?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| zeppa | feminine · singular |
| zeppe | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In fashion, 'scarpe con la zeppa' refers to wedges or platform shoes.
- Also used in publishing for superfluous filler words ('parole di zeppa').