Examples of clip-on in a Sentence
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The sky was growing dark with clouds, but people were still eating ice cream and standing in clusters on the lawn, the little kids running around in their clip-on ties and their shiny shoes while the dogs waddled after them, scarfing the crumbs that fell from their paper plates.
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Aryn Kyle, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
Unlike some bulky clip-on fans, this one has a sleek design that won’t be an eyesore in your bedroom.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2024
This set of 8 colorful clip-on dip holders can attach to any plate, perfect for sauces, spices, or snacks.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
Bullitt also made the Motorola Defy satellite link, a clip-on device that enables satellite messaging for any smartphone.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2024
In the Cafe Racer configuration, the handlebars are low clip-ons, while the foot pegs are aggressively set back.
—Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2024
This lightweight, clip-on LED light has adjustable brightness levels and color temperatures and comes with a rechargeable battery.
—Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
The rest of the outfit has a smart clip-on system to attach or detach several of its pieces in a modular fashion.
—WIRED, 2 Nov. 2023
Find it on Amazon Clip These Birds on the Christmas Tree
Sure, ornaments are fun, but these clip-on birds bring a certain whimsy to the tree.
—Theresa Johnson, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023
Aryn Kyle, Harper's Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024
Unlike some bulky clip-on fans, this one has a sleek design that won’t be an eyesore in your bedroom.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2024
This set of 8 colorful clip-on dip holders can attach to any plate, perfect for sauces, spices, or snacks.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
Bullitt also made the Motorola Defy satellite link, a clip-on device that enables satellite messaging for any smartphone.
—Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 31 Jan. 2024
In the Cafe Racer configuration, the handlebars are low clip-ons, while the foot pegs are aggressively set back.
—Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2024
This lightweight, clip-on LED light has adjustable brightness levels and color temperatures and comes with a rechargeable battery.
—Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 3 Dec. 2023
The rest of the outfit has a smart clip-on system to attach or detach several of its pieces in a modular fashion.
—WIRED, 2 Nov. 2023
Find it on Amazon Clip These Birds on the Christmas Tree
Sure, ornaments are fun, but these clip-on birds bring a certain whimsy to the tree.
—Theresa Johnson, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1909, in the meaning defined above
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“Clip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clip-on. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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