clip-on

adjective

ˈklip-ˌȯn 

-ˌän

: 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

Jesus, though he is dressed in a Superman shirt, clip-on suspenders, striped pants, and clown shoes with pom-poms on them, is effectively the show’s straight man. — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026

SoundPeats claims this results in a richer bass, greater dynamic expression and a more balanced sound signature than found on typical open-ear and clip-on designs. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Bose Earbuds Deal The Bose Ultra Open earbuds feature an innovative clip-on design that delivers rich, private sound without blocking your ear canal. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Coravin followed that innovation up with the Coravin Sparkling system, which can’t puncture the cork under so much pressure, but instead acts as a replacement clip-on cap, pressure-sealed with CO2 charges to keep the contents fizzy and fresh. — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for clip-on

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