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

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

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

Lee previously created a buzz at Italy's Bottega Veneta with pillowy leather clutch handbags and slip-on heels.

From Reuters • Feb. 21, 2023

They wore plastic, slip-on shoes in pastel colors.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

Related Words

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