clip-on

adjective

: attached with a clip
a clip-on tie
clip-on earrings
clip-on noun

Examples of clip-on in a Sentence

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Gels and tablets come in packages of various sizes, while clip-on toilet bowl cleaners are often available in packs of two. Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025 Ventilation is via sliding vents in the clip-on windows. Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025 The seven-style range comprises five sunglasses and two optical frames coming with clip-ons. Martino Carrera, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025 The handlebar is a clip-on, while the instrument panel is a TFT screen featuring Bluetooth connectivity for music playback and navigation. New Atlas, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for clip-on

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clip-on was in 1909

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“Clip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clip-on. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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