slip-on

noun

ˈslip-ˌȯn 

-ˌän

: 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

Examples of slip-on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Skechers shoes boast a low-profile silhouette, plus a slip-on design despite their lace-up guise. —Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025

The Rancher collection extends that category with the Vamp boots seen on Enhypen, reinforcing Linnetz’s interest in slip-on silhouettes that sit somewhere between sneakers, mules and boots. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025

From shoes with slip-resistant outsoles to stretchy slip-on sneakers, these walking shoes from Hoka, Brooks, New Balance, and more have earned high praise from nurses who spend all day on their feet, starting at $44. —Staff Author updated, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025

Koolaburra by Ugg Burree Platform Slippers A solid slip-on option is always good to have on hand, and these Burree Platform Slippers won’t disappoint. —Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for slip-on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon