slip-on
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- noun
- /ˈslɪpˌɑn/
:
zapatos sin cordones
- I bought a pair of comfortable slip-on sneakers for my morning runs.
- slip-on shoes
- slip-on sneakers
- leather slip-ons
Examples
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He prefers wearing slip-on shoes because they are so easy to take off after a long day.
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A pair of Steven Alan brand slip-ons that looked sort of like Vans were $10, and men were swarming the Aldens ($150 in white, $245 in brown and black).
Blog text (30) -
I've also seen that name used for slip-ons such as those made by Vans.
Blog text (20) -
Asians, they pack light, travel efficiently, and they've got a thing for slip-on shoes.
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They're slip-ons, tasseled, and the same color as the brick of the house.
Fiction book (1997) -
There are also convenient slip-on designs like Sullivan, Kohala, and Parker.
Blog text (31) -
For goodness' sake, I wear slip-on high-heeled pumps to work and I slide into my Sketchers at home.
Blog text (31) -
It was a nice two-toned leather slip-on with a white top, and that man left a big brown stain on it.
Fiction book (1990) -
Wear loose garments with wide pockets, a belt that can be quickly removed, and low-top shoes—preferably slip-ons.
Blog text (30) -
In contrast, Meal is always impeccably turned out by his Bond Street tailor, his taste in shirts running to sober pinstripes, his shoes generally the loafer or slip-on type, always highly polished and well-fitting.
Fiction book (1995)
Synonyms
How Easy
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Slip-on comes from the simple idea of slip + on. The first part slip means 'to slide' and on means 'onto', so a slip-on is something you can slide onto your foot or body quickly without laces or buttons.