slip-on

[ slip-on, -awn ]

adjective

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

   a slip-on blouse; slip-on shoes.

noun

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

slip-on

adjective

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

noun

1. a slip-on garment or shoe

Word History and Origins

Origin of slip-on¹

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

Example Sentences

And, of course, no warm weather spot would be without his infamous Adidas slip-on sandals and a pair of madras shorts.

From The Daily Beast

Boys will be playing Red Rover in motorcycle jackets, cuffed jeans, monogrammed slip-on sneakers, and wrap-around shades.

From The Daily Beast

Another suit of slip-on clothes with an Ecklin heater, and his lounging moccasins were in a pack on his back.

From Project Gutenberg

Say, next time you try wearin' a kiosk as a slip-on sweater you'd better train down for the act.

From Project Gutenberg

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