: 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
Examples of slip-on in a Sentence
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This slip-on platform sandal feels very European getaway-coded.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 June 2024
Scoring more than 12,000 ratings, these low-top canvas slip-on sneakers have proven to be a winner.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2024
Vans will always be Vans, but for a more luxe take on the slip-on of your teenage years, turn to Koio’s clean leather, M.Gemi’s woven option, or Common Projects’ soft suede for effortlessly minimalist designs that can be styled with everything.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 21 June 2024
Meanwhile, Vans’ cult slip-on style, originally released in 1977, is trending on TikTok after being worn by celebrities including Emily Ratajkowski and Sofia Richie, as well as influential Renggli designer Morgan Stewart McGraw.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 19 June 2024
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 June 2024
Scoring more than 12,000 ratings, these low-top canvas slip-on sneakers have proven to be a winner.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2024
Vans will always be Vans, but for a more luxe take on the slip-on of your teenage years, turn to Koio’s clean leather, M.Gemi’s woven option, or Common Projects’ soft suede for effortlessly minimalist designs that can be styled with everything.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 21 June 2024
Meanwhile, Vans’ cult slip-on style, originally released in 1977, is trending on TikTok after being worn by celebrities including Emily Ratajkowski and Sofia Richie, as well as influential Renggli designer Morgan Stewart McGraw.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 19 June 2024
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“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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