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

“Let’s just hope he doesn’t slip on any ballroom banana peels, though, if he can dodge a fastball, he can handle a quickstep!”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Coogan thinks while older fans may feel relieved watching Alan slip on life's "banana skins" that they've avoided, younger viewers - with whom he is popular on TikTok - "see their parents in Partridge".

From BBC • Sep. 30, 2025

I go through hair and makeup, I slip on those shoes and I’m in character.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2024

When there is a new stage show, the shoes of the costumes need to be tested to make sure the performers won’t trip or slip on stage.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 27, 2024

As I step out of bed and slip on an oversize shirt, everything around me feels like it’s the temperature of happiness.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan

Related Words

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