: 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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Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Turn any lace-up shoe into a slip-on with Lock Laces.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Dearfoams Teddy Scuff slip-ons are lightweight and perfect for spring.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
The slip-on boasts a comfy EVA footbed, grippy lugs, and a water-resistant upper.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 26 Mar. 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 6 Apr. 2026.
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