: 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
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The black slip-on style has removable padding, and they’re designed with a tread on the bottom to prevent slipping.
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Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Score clogs, slip-on sandals, and more up to 30 percent off.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
These slip-on sneakers offer a nice amount of support and traction, with comfortable footbeds and a soft midsole.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
Paramount for me is the blend of comfort, fashion, and function, and these slip-on sneakers fit the bill on all counts.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Plus, the slip-on design is convenient for tossing on and heading out the door, while the Thermoplastic outsole is an easy-to-clean material that keeps them new-looking for longer.
—Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
Creech, dressed in a green prison shirt and pants and orange slip-on rubber shoes, was rolled into the execution chamber on a gurney and strapped to a mattress on a metal frame.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2024
Save on the slip-on Vans trend with these Vans promo codes, Nordstrom promo codes, Free People promo codes, and Amazon promo codes.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2024
Available in two sizes — regular (which also fits wide) and narrow — the slip-ons can be adjusted to nearly any person’s foot — perhaps why the brand has endured for centuries.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
Lauren Fischer, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Score clogs, slip-on sandals, and more up to 30 percent off.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
These slip-on sneakers offer a nice amount of support and traction, with comfortable footbeds and a soft midsole.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
Paramount for me is the blend of comfort, fashion, and function, and these slip-on sneakers fit the bill on all counts.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 1 Apr. 2024
Plus, the slip-on design is convenient for tossing on and heading out the door, while the Thermoplastic outsole is an easy-to-clean material that keeps them new-looking for longer.
—Megan Schaltegger, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024
Creech, dressed in a green prison shirt and pants and orange slip-on rubber shoes, was rolled into the execution chamber on a gurney and strapped to a mattress on a metal frame.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Mar. 2024
Save on the slip-on Vans trend with these Vans promo codes, Nordstrom promo codes, Free People promo codes, and Amazon promo codes.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2024
Available in two sizes — regular (which also fits wide) and narrow — the slip-ons can be adjusted to nearly any person’s foot — perhaps why the brand has endured for centuries.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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