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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These slip-on shoes, $25 off, feature a fluffy genuine shearling collar, EVA soles, and a simple suede upper. Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 7 Nov. 2025 The Kiwi Slipper is a slip-on design, with wool lining both on the sole and along the top line of the shoe, providing ultra coziness throughout the foot. Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025 And they’re constructed in a slip-on, loafer style that wraps fully around your feet for a secure all-day fit. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025 Land’s End Comfort Leather Slip-On Loafer Shoes Step out in style à la Jane Fonda, Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, the list goes on, in a pair of classic all-season loafers like this Land’s End slip-on style. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 31 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 10 Nov. 2025.

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