: 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
: pullover
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These slip-on sandals take up virtually no space in any luggage.
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
For a flat slip-on sandal, try the Madrids from Birkenstock.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 June 2026
The slip-on shoes are crafted with a leather insole and an Aquazzura label.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Made of 100 percent leather, these slip-on sandals work with linen pants, maxi skirts, and any bottoms in between.
—Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
For a flat slip-on sandal, try the Madrids from Birkenstock.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 June 2026
The slip-on shoes are crafted with a leather insole and an Aquazzura label.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Made of 100 percent leather, these slip-on sandals work with linen pants, maxi skirts, and any bottoms in between.
—Caitlyn Fitzpatrick, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for slip-on
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“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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