slip-on

noun

: an article of clothing that is easily slipped on or off: such as
a
: a glove or shoe without fastenings
b
: a garment (such as a girdle) that one steps into and pulls up
c

Examples of slip-on in a Sentence

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The shoes featured a backless, slip-on mule design with a coordinating rhinestone ankle strap that goes across the front of the foot. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025 Cariuma Ibi Slip-On Shoes in White Knit These slip-on sneakers are easy to step in and out of and mold to your foot for a secure fit with no laces required. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025 Celebrities have given these slip-on shoes their seal of approval too. Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2025 These slip-on loafers are easy to wear, easy to pack and just right for fall. Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slip-on

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slip-on was in 1815

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“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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