slip-on

American  

[slip-on, -awn] / ˈslɪpˌɒn, -ˌɔn /

adjective

1. made without buttons, straps, zippers, etc., so as to be put on easily and quickly.

   a slip-on blouse; slip-on shoes.

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noun

1. something made this way, especially an article of clothing.

slip-on British  

adjective

1. (of a garment or shoe) made so as to be easily and quickly put on or off

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noun

1. a slip-on garment or shoe

Etymology

Origin of slip-on

First recorded in 1805–15; adj., noun use of verb phrase slip on

Example Sentences

Skechers is among the best-known retailers based in the Los Angeles area, with its popular comfort and slip-on footwear.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025

A trench coat she linked to is a £99 Uniqlo option, while a pair of brown leather slip-on sandals from Saint Laurent retail for £595.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2025

For example, my dad once rocked a black Adidas track jacket with a pair of black tuxedo pants and slip-on loafers.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2024

The collection included tailored pieces such as trousers, a suit jacket and a trench coat featuring the Nike swoosh, along with a slip-on mule resembling a football cleat.

From Reuters • Aug. 15, 2023

I clear my throat and catch a quick look at myself in the mirror: that new red shirt and those jeans, my boring new slip-on shoes.

From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle

Related Words

• adorn
• attire
• clothe
• cover
• decorate
• don
• drape
• put on
• trim
• turn out
• wear