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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And there are those who will argue that a US$10 clip-on and a bit of graft will do the job just fine, thank you very much. New Atlas, 9 Jan. 2026 Gamma Light Therapy Revive Red Reading Light This clip-on reading light does more than just illuminate your nighttime read. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025 Binoculars, a three-in-one investigator tool with a magnifying glass and compass, a clip-on whistle, a folding mission map, pretend pup treats, an activity guide, and a write-on badge. Clint Davis, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025 The pieces shared the same matte black finish, broken only by her small Antigona Vanity bag and vintage gold-and-diamond clip-on earrings by Michael Saidian. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2025 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 19 Jan. 2026.

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