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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Clip-On Earrings When rummaging through a grandmother's jewelry box, you're almost guaranteed to stumble upon a pair of clip-on earrings. Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026 EinClaw shipped its first 100 units — of a $43 clip-on mic that lets users send voice commands to an OpenClaw AI agent — on Friday. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026 Label each basket clearly to avoid any mix-ups; consider clip-on labels for fabric baskets or labeling the shelf for quick and easy identification. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2026 Only clear lenses are available, but Even offers clip-on sunshades in gray, brown, or green for $99 each. Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2026 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 2 May. 2026.

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