slip-on

noun

: an article of clothing that is easily slipped on or off: such as
a
: a glove or shoe without fastenings
b
: a garment (such as a girdle) that one steps into and pulls up
c

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That’s why shorter boots are more convenient — the only thing better may be slip-on shoes like this pair that comes in sizes 5 to 11. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 Acne Studios played with black slip-ons, while David Koma showed off a white ankle boot, cast in allover shaggy fur. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024 In fact, the model was recently photographed wearing the slip-on sandals with a sporty black bodysuit, oversized button-down, and baseball cap. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 31 Oct. 2024 They’re made from smooth Nappa leather and have a convenient slip-on design. Clara McMahon, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for slip-on 

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of slip-on was in 1815

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“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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