snap-on

adjective

ˈsnap-ˌȯn 

-ˌän

: designed to snap into position and fit tightly

snap-on cuffs

Examples of snap-on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The $49 Basecase from Mechanism is a snap-on shell for the console that taps into the company’s modular lineup of mounts. — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026

The idea, at first, was to send people off with a special-edition Jibbitz, the snap-on charm Crocs wearers use to personalize their shoes. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

These containers prevent any unwanted creatures from getting in with secure snap-on hinges, a silicone sealing ring, and an airtight design. — Lauren Murphy, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Sep. 2026

Spherical Link Design and Modular Cable Routing The foundation of the Robotrax system lies in its open, single-piece plastic links featuring spherical snap-on connections on both sides. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for snap-on

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