: 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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Tilda Swinton embraced the utilitarian feel, styling a striped Mandarin-collar shirt with pale blue trousers, slip-on shoes, and a structured handbag. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 27 July 2026 These shoes have an elastic ankle strap and slip-on design that makes getting ready a breeze. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 The lightweight slip-on combines breathable cotton fabric with soft, airy hues. Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 23 July 2026 Plus, the simple slip-on style makes for easy on-the-go transitions between security checks at the airport or jumping right into your itinerary upon arrival. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 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 4 Aug. 2026.

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