: 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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While the shoes are meant to be slip-on style, an adjustable strap might’ve been the move here, according to people who have already gotten their hands on the new release.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Feb. 2025
All my shoes are slip-ons except for two pairs of white tennis shoes better known as sneakers.
—Judy Holmes, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Add a pair of tan suede platform slip-on mules to complete your look.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 Feb. 2025
The slip-on shoes are easy to take on and off, according to users.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 Feb. 2025
All my shoes are slip-ons except for two pairs of white tennis shoes better known as sneakers.
—Judy Holmes, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Add a pair of tan suede platform slip-on mules to complete your look.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 6 Feb. 2025
The slip-on shoes are easy to take on and off, according to users.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for slip-on
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“Slip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slip-on. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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