: 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
: pullover
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Grab a pair of Skechers slip-on sneakers that one shopping writer walks for miles in, or pick up a packable puffer jacket that’ll get you through the few weeks of winter we’ve got left.
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Shea Simmons, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
In recent times, celebrities have been elevating their everyday looks for their most banal activities with a sly Tabi slip-on: for Zendaya, that was in a trip to the Topanga mall.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
Overall, shoppers love their comfy feel and support in addition to their handy slip-on design.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
Flashlights are in our nightstands, slip-on shoes by our bedside.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Jan. 2025
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Shea Simmons, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
In recent times, celebrities have been elevating their everyday looks for their most banal activities with a sly Tabi slip-on: for Zendaya, that was in a trip to the Topanga mall.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2025
Overall, shoppers love their comfy feel and support in addition to their handy slip-on design.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
Flashlights are in our nightstands, slip-on shoes by our bedside.
—Francine Kiefer, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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