: 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
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The slip-on design is TSA-friendly (no holding up the line at security), and the lightweight build won’t weigh down your suitcase.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Engineered for arch support and shock absorption, these pillow-soft sandals help avoid foot strain, while their slip-on construction and breezy shape are great for hot summer days.
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The slip-on sneakers are beyond comfortable and a fraction of the price of similar styles.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Best white slip-on sneakers A great pair of slip-on sneakers comes in clutch for long commutes, travel days, and casual outfits.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
Engineered for arch support and shock absorption, these pillow-soft sandals help avoid foot strain, while their slip-on construction and breezy shape are great for hot summer days.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
The slip-on sneakers are beyond comfortable and a fraction of the price of similar styles.
—Lauren Finney Harden, InStyle, 4 Mar. 2026
Best white slip-on sneakers A great pair of slip-on sneakers comes in clutch for long commutes, travel days, and casual outfits.
—Nina Derwin, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for slip-on
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“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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