: designed to snap into position and fit tightly
snap-on cuffs

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Pfeiffer went to town with hair extensions, loud makeup, and snap-on veneers. Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 4 June 2026 Buckets are available for iced coffee, lattes, and refreshers and come with a snap-on lid and large straw. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2026 The Air King fan comes equipped with a handle for easy movement, along with snap-on feet for extra stability. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026 That same stony resistance stymied Henry’s next attempt at commercial success, a parasol with a snap-on cover that could be changed to match a woman’s outfit. Shoshi Parks, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snap-on

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snap-on was in 1925

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“Snap-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snap-on. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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