clip-on

adjective

: attached with a clip
a clip-on tie
clip-on earrings
clip-on noun

Examples of clip-on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Prescription lenses are available, as are clip-on sunglasses. Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2024 The toy has a clip-on ring to adhere to a stroller or car seat, and the additional textured ring makes for a fun teether. Emily Hochberg, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024 Its discreet clip-on design blends seamlessly into your look. Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024 Once her mom is gone, Lily sits up in bed with her novel and her clip-on book light. Allegra Goodman, The New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for clip-on 

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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 11 Oct. 2024.

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