clip-on

adjective

: attached with a clip
a clip-on tie
clip-on earrings
clip-on noun

Examples of clip-on in a Sentence

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Many of Cubitts’ frames are also clip-on compatible, turning them into sunglasses with ease. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Simon Hill Take Your Tunes Anywhere With Our Fave Bluetooth Speakers These are our favorite portable speakers of all shapes and sizes, from clip-ons to a massive boom box. Nena Farrell, Wired News, 28 Mar. 2025 The clip-on sunglasses accessory alleviates this problem and makes the display much easier to read outdoors. PCMAG, 25 Mar. 2025 The new clip-on earbuds are for all-day use with a lightweight form-factor that provides better situational awareness than traditional ANC earbuds that can leave wearers feeling cut off and isolated from their surroundings. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clip-on

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clip-on was in 1909

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“Clip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clip-on. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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