How to Use clip-on in a Sentence

clip-on

adjective
  • On the base model, the clip-on fan will blow air over the back and front glass of the phone.
    — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Put a clip-on earring on the bottom of your veil to prevent this — and add a touch of sparkle at the same time.
    — Paige Stables, Allure, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Once her mom is gone, Lily sits up in bed with her novel and her clip-on book light.
    — Allegra Goodman, The New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2024
  • These earplugs come with a clip-on carry case to attach to your carry-on bag, purse, or keys.
    — Karthika Gupta, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2024
  • The toy has a clip-on ring to adhere to a stroller or car seat, and the additional textured ring makes for a fun teether.
    — Emily Hochberg, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Unlike some bulky clip-on fans, this one has a sleek design that won’t be an eyesore in your bedroom.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2024
  • For this planter, simply use the clip-on watering attachment to fill the reservoir from the bottom.
    — Janae McKenzie, House Beautiful, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Each taper has a clip-on base to put these candles on your Christmas tree or a garland over your doorway.
    — Emma Phelps, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
  • This set of 8 colorful clip-on dip holders can attach to any plate, perfect for sauces, spices, or snacks.
    — Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Our testers’ favorite clip-on portable speaker, the JBL Clip 4 doesn’t skimp on sound, despite its small size.
    — Miles Walls, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The original clocks have been remounted behind the screen, and the cockpit has clip-on bars, Pro Grip grips, and Magura controls.
    — New Atlas, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The rest of the outfit has a smart clip-on system to attach or detach several of its pieces in a modular fashion.
    — WIRED, 2 Nov. 2023
  • Then there’s Humane’s AI pin, a clip-on gizmo that launched in April and was immediately panned in reviews.
    — Steve Kovach, CNBC, 5 Sep. 2024
  • The clip-on, easy-to-hold battery is the easiest kind to charge, stash, and transport, and there’s not much of a trade-off from the main bike experience other than front cargo space.
    — Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 7 June 2024
  • Modern versions come in both, but consider the theatrical flair of pulling off a clip-on button earring to answer the phone.
    — Leena Kim, Town & Country, 17 Aug. 2023
  • This one from Petite is loose fitting for extra comfort and even has clip-on straps for easy breastfeeding access.
    — Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 24 June 2024
  • Kindle users will also appreciate a Kindle pillow that has a clip-on stand that holds the Kindle.
    — Christopher Murray, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In the Cafe Racer configuration, the handlebars are low clip-ons, while the foot pegs are aggressively set back.
    — Charlie Thomas, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2024
  • Many of them come there to celebrate birthdays and bachelorette parties, often with their dolls sitting in clip-on chairs beside them.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 21 Oct. 2023
  • Could Garrard, the jewelry house who initially made the earrings, fashion them into clip-ons for the occasion?
    — Monique Jessen, Peoplemag, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Its discreet clip-on design blends seamlessly into your look.
    — Jessica Copeland, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2024
  • Under the bottom edge of the motherboard tray, the power-supply tunnel hides an additional drive cage that holds two 3.5-inch drives using clip-on rails.
    — PCMAG, 30 May 2024
  • The best way to make standard stadium seating more comfortable is to bring a portable cushion or clip-on stadium seat with you to your event.
    — Katherine Alex Beaven, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2023
  • The only evidence left after Cooper jumped from the plane were cigarette butts—destroyed before any DNA samples were taken—a tie clip, and a black clip-on tie.
    — Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 14 Mar. 2023
  • The Shopic device, a clip-on unit that shoppers take from a rack and attach to an ordinary cart, uses computer vision algorithms.
    — Gil Press, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Skygenius's clip-on fan can be attached to almost anything, including your office desk or car seat.
    — Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2023
  • The repeater takes in weak signals—even one from a clip-on radio putting out just 5 watts—and rebroadcasts those signals on a different frequency and at a higher power.
    — IEEE Spectrum, 27 Jan. 2010
  • Belkin has also launched the Stage Creator Bundle, which includes a tripod, clip-on microphones for audio, an audio receiver, and a charging case for the two mics.
    — Prakhar Khanna, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Pair your oversize webs with these DIY giant spiders for the ultimate scare, or easily apply clip-on spiders or small spider toys for an easy decor item.
    — Emily Vanschmus, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The lid also has a helpful latch that makes accessing your belongings a breeze, along with a clip-on closure and a padlock to keep children, animals, and potential thieves out.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 29 May 2024

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