slip-on

noun

ˈslip-ˌȯn 

-ˌän

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Aura recommends lightweight slip-on shoes, like the Skechers Go Walk Sneakers, for travel days, particularly when airports are crowded, and underseat space is limited. —Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026

These slip-on sneakers feature a sleek leather upper and subtle platform outsoles that add a bit of height while helping ease heel pain associated with plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendonitis. —Annie Blackman, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026

The set is also easy to style with a variety of footwear, including slip-on-clogs and comfortable sneakers. —Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026

Earlier that year, the Mostro Mule arrived as a backless slip-on in tonal black-and-white, then expanded into two-tone brown and dark green colorways. —Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for slip-on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon