: 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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Whether cozy The North Face layers, insulated sleeping bags, or comfy Merrell slip-ons, REI has hundreds of winter deals worth shopping right now.
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Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2025
The slipper has a slip-on silhouette with faux shearling.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025
The slip-on snow boot has a GORE-TEX membrane to keep water out, Primaloft insulation to keep warmth in, and a heavy-duty Vibram rubber sole to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground.
—Will Porter, Outside, 15 Nov. 2025
Jimmy Choo’s slip-on shoes add soft focus, while Alaïa’s wedges and Gigi Burris’s pillbox hat add a plush opulence to evening wear.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
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Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2025
The slipper has a slip-on silhouette with faux shearling.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025
The slip-on snow boot has a GORE-TEX membrane to keep water out, Primaloft insulation to keep warmth in, and a heavy-duty Vibram rubber sole to keep your feet firmly planted on the ground.
—Will Porter, Outside, 15 Nov. 2025
Jimmy Choo’s slip-on shoes add soft focus, while Alaïa’s wedges and Gigi Burris’s pillbox hat add a plush opulence to evening wear.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 9 Nov. 2025
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 23 Nov. 2025.
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