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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.

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a slip-on garment or shoe

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Etymology

Origin of slip-on

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

Example Sentences

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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

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

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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