clip-on

adjective

ˈklip-ˌȯn How to pronounce clip-on (audio)
-ˌän
: 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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This clip-on sleeve holds a soft 17-fluid-ounce flask but has been engineered to attach easily to your backpack straps for hands-free drinking on the move. — Chris Haslam, Wired News, 24 May 2026 To organize items, users simply designate destinations such as laundry baskets, toy bins, or trash cans using clip-on fiducial markers. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026 Giveaway blind bags – mini clip-on shoppers containing an eco-bag with chibi artwork from one of four series – will be distributed throughout the weekend, limited to one per guest. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 13 June 2026 The Aviator features a classic café racer design, with a retro round headlight, clip-on handlebars set low, a leather bench seat, and a minimalist tubular frame bringing everything together. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for clip-on

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of clip-on was in 1909

Rhymes for clip-on

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Browse Nearby Words

clip off
clip-on
clippable
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“Clip-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clip-on. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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