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

See Examples For:

slip-on

The company wants Niles to boost sales and cachet by embodying the casual vibe associated with its slip-on shoes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

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

Footwear consisted of slip-on heels in bright colours, studded pumps as well as all black brogues.

From Reuters ● Sep. 21, 2023

Police said she is believed to be in possession of a blue/green Deuter Step Out 12 rucksack and was possibly wearing black, lightweight, slip-on trainers.

From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2023

I’d paired them with my gray-and-white, polka-dot slip-on Vans.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

Related Words

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