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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In his statement, Chavarria said he wanted "to speak from the heart about the Oaxaca slip-on I created with Adidas".
From BBC • Aug. 10, 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
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
They wore plastic, slip-on shoes in pastel colors.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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