: 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 Five Star Weekend actress added a black jacket, white socks trimmed with green stripes, and a pair of olive green slip-on clogs. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026 Members can access discounts on walking sandals, comfortable flats, and slip-on sneakers. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026 Saucony just dropped the ProGrid V2 Mule, offering the comfort and support of the original with the ease and style of a slip-on. Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026 These Fireside by Dearfoams Greta AllDay Knit Clog are great for dorm life, thanks to their easy slip-on style. Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 11 Aug. 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

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“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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