: 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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Keep scrolling for more slip-on sneakers from the brand at QVC.
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Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
Estée Lauder made the list for a second time with the latest iteration of its #BecauseOfMyAge campaign featuring global brand ambassador and model Paulina Porizkova, while Skechers, too, ranked at the top for its Martha Stewart ad promoting the brand’s slip-on Glide-Step sneakers.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
This interpretation dominated the runways—from Victoria Beckham to Bottega Veneta—offering an easy, slip-on style that still feels polished.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
Platform minis, Mini boots, and slip-on Tasmans are among the pairs teens wear on repeat from home to Starbucks to school.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
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Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 19 Dec. 2025
Estée Lauder made the list for a second time with the latest iteration of its #BecauseOfMyAge campaign featuring global brand ambassador and model Paulina Porizkova, while Skechers, too, ranked at the top for its Martha Stewart ad promoting the brand’s slip-on Glide-Step sneakers.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 17 Dec. 2025
This interpretation dominated the runways—from Victoria Beckham to Bottega Veneta—offering an easy, slip-on style that still feels polished.
—Minty Mellon, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2025
Platform minis, Mini boots, and slip-on Tasmans are among the pairs teens wear on repeat from home to Starbucks to school.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2025
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 23 Dec. 2025.
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