: an article of clothing that is easily slipped on or off: such as
a
: a glove or shoe without fastenings
b
: a garment (such as a girdle) that one steps into and pulls up
c

Examples of slip-on in a Sentence

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While George opted for his de rigueur black polo, blue trousers, and slip-on shoes, Amal leaned into the free-spiritedness of the seaside town. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024 At that event, Stewart wore a metallic Libertine outfit consisting of a glittery sweater and pants paired with a statement jacket and sparkly Pier Lite slip-on wedges from her collaboration with Skechers. Escher Walcott, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024 The suitcase handle slip-on feature is so practical and helpful for holding all go-to necessities — not just a hot cuppa. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024 The tastemaker wore a metallic Libertine ensemble featuring a glittery sweater and pants and a statement jacket, plus sparkly Pier Lite slip-on wedges from her collaboration with Skechers. Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for slip-on 

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slip-on was in 1815

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“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.

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