slip-on
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of slip-on
First recorded in 1805–15; adj., noun use of verb phrase slip on
Example Sentences
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Ms Smith was last seen wearing a white and black striped cardigan and red leather slip-on shoes and was carrying a suitcase, police said.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2024
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
Lee, who replaced Riccardo Tisci as chief creative officer last year, joined from Italian fashion house Bottega Veneta where he created a buzz with pillowy leather clutch handbags and slip-on heels.
From Reuters ● Sep. 18, 2023
The ensemble also includes a red vest, black shirt, red bow tie and pocket handkerchief, red pants, no socks, black slip-on dress shoes and at least two chains and large, rectangular medallion.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2023
My uncle met me at the Harare bus station dressed in pleated pants, a button-down shirt, and sturdy leather slip-on shoes.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
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