I was looking in the dictionary for the name of usual indoor shoes which are used by kids in the house. I found 'slippers'. The explanation of the term is in relation to the attributes. Therefore it seems inappropriate to describe flip-flops as slippers. Flip-flops are pretty common in Germany in the house during summer.
Is there a name which includes all different kind of shoes, which are worn in the house?
What are some examples for pretty common shoes used inside the house during summer or winter?
Best Answer
I expect the answer to this question is based on environment and personal experience. In my opinion, slippers is the best term in English for the German "home/house shoes". A common trope in some older 1950s American TV shows was to have the "man of the family" come home from work, sit down in his favorite chair, change into his slippers, smoke his pipe, read the newspaper, and wait for supper to be ready.
"Flip-flops" (named I think for the sound they make when you walk in them) are a variety of slipper, especially when worn inside the house. Similar shoes meant to be worn outside would be called "sandals", especially if made of sturdy material.
Otherwise there is no generic term for "shoes you wear inside the house". A slipper is a slipper, not a sneaker/trainer.