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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Lately, the day-to-night, slip-on shoe has been showing up with ruching — as in, the upper is pinched along the edge to create an interesting textural effect. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 May 2026 Recently, the lifestyle mogul traveled in a polished pair of joggers, slip-on sneakers, and a comfortable sweater. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026 Get the look of a fisherman sandal without the blisters that their straps typically provide, with this easy-to-slip-on style. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 May 2026 By Jessica Chapel February 2, 2026 13 Best Slip-On Shoes for Travel Easy to slip-on styles from Allbirds, Rothy's, Ugg, and more. Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026 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

Cite this Entry

“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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