: 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 slip-on style features soft black suede uppers, leather linings and soles and silver-tone hardware. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 Some of my favorites include eye-catching styles like this polished-looking suede shacket, these metallic ballet sneakers, and these leopard print jeans, along with staples like a cozy pullover sweatshirt and slip-on clogs. — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 22 Sep. 2026 Comfort and convenience are being prioritized in fashion, with early trends including pull-on pants, matching sets, and slip-on clogs, the latter of which has gotten the unofficial cool-girl stamp of approval. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 The actor wore an olive green T-shirt, black track pants, tan slip-on shoes and sunglasses. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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