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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The Ranger comes in a sturdy protective case, with an additional soft bag for the glasses and other accessories, including a clip-on frame to accommodate prescription lenses if needed. New Atlas, 24 June 2026 Casalux Reading Light Clamp The Casalux Reading Light Clamp is a compact black clip-on light designed to illuminate pages for late-night reading. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 To organize items, users simply designate destinations such as laundry baskets, toy bins, or trash cans using clip-on fiducial markers. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026 Giveaway blind bags – mini clip-on shoppers containing an eco-bag with chibi artwork from one of four series – will be distributed throughout the weekend, limited to one per guest. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 June 2026 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 27 Jun. 2026.

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