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

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

For example, my dad once rocked a black Adidas track jacket with a pair of black tuxedo pants and slip-on loafers.

From Salon

Footwear consisted of slip-on heels in bright colours, studded pumps as well as all black brogues.

From Reuters

The collection included tailored pieces such as trousers, a suit jacket and a trench coat featuring the Nike swoosh, along with a slip-on mule resembling a football cleat.

From Reuters

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

Related Words

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• sport
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