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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Fangirl 2-in-1 Clip-On Phone Fan and Selfie Ring Light $25 at Amazon This clip-on phone fan and ring light is a must-have gift for teens who love to take selfies or make social media content. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024 Kindle users will also appreciate a Kindle pillow that has a clip-on stand that holds the Kindle. Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024 Each taper has a clip-on base to put these candles on your Christmas tree or a garland over your doorway. Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024 The handset's design was more conservative, offered less thermal management hardware than previous handsets, and the garish bright colors and cyber-glow had been moved out of the phone and into a clip-on gaming peripheral. Ewan Spence, Forbes, 26 Nov. 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 23 Dec. 2024.

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