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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Zenni x Chase Stokes World View Zenni x Chase Stokes World View Gift this pair of classic frames that come with clip-on sunnies for effortless indoor/outdoor comfort. Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024 Although wireless mic systems like this are becoming more popular because of their ease of use and convenient size, using a tiny clip-on mic in hand to conduct an impromptu interview can sometimes be challenging. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024 The system has enough onboard memory for recording up to 30 hours of audio at 24-bit / 48kHz resolution, that’s 16GB of memory inside each clip-on wireless microphone which will turn on automatically if the signal between the microphones and receiver is interrupted. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 There is also a clip-on wind protector to enhance audio quality when recording in windy conditions, which can be pulled off for underwater use. New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2024 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 17 Nov. 2024.

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