slip-on

noun

ˈslip-ˌȯn 

-ˌän

: 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

: pullover

Examples of slip-on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Shoppers with bunions, flat arches, and wide feet all say the slip-on shoes make long days on their feet more bearable. —Clint Davis, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025

Designer labels are also finding their own way to get in, with Miu Miu’s slip-on gymnasium sneakers and the April launch of Louis Vuitton’s LV Sneakerina. —Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 30 July 2025

The sneakers have a slip-on design that saves time getting out the door. —Isabel Garcia, People.com, 26 July 2025

Mia Jelly Fisherman Sandals Another pair of comfy jelly shoes in a more muted color, the Mia Jelly Fisherman Sandals are now marked down by 33 percent at Nordstrom, featuring an easy slip-on design. —Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for slip-on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon