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

In contrast, clip-on, open-ear buds like the Sony LinkBuds Clip leave the ear canal entirely unblocked. — Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The Aviator features a classic café racer design, with a retro round headlight, clip-on handlebars set low, a leather bench seat, and a minimalist tubular frame bringing everything together. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026

Her clip-on ponytail, which quickly became a look fans copied when attending the tour, according to a 1990 edition of PEOPLE's Style Watch. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 29 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

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