slip-on

[ slip-on, -awn ]

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

adjective

1. (of a garment or shoe) made so as to be easily and quickly put on or off

noun

1. a slip-on garment or shoe

Word History and Origins

Origin of slip-on¹

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

Example Sentences

The robot also spares workers from the risk of burns from hot oil or slips on grease.

From Los Angeles Times

Lucas left last Saturday’s game early in the fourth quarter after slipping on a pass rush.

From Los Angeles Times

Her politics and support of the LGBTQ+ community led to her being featured on the show, including the drag queen performance in which she dressed like Barbie and slipped on a plumed-out pink wig.

From Los Angeles Times

Mrs Duncan said her “foot must have slipped on the accelerator”.

From BBC

Again and again, as my forearms trembled and my fingers ached, my feet slipped on the mercilessly smooth granite.

From Los Angeles Times

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