snap-on

adjective

: designed to snap into position and fit tightly
snap-on cuffs

Examples of snap-on in a Sentence

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Then, as if anyone was fooled, the talk show host pulled off his hat, wig and snap-on nose and lip piercings and Sheeran pulled of his wig to reveal his signature carrot top to shouts of joy. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 9 Apr. 2025 Carvajal said consumer feedback also inspired its Weber Works accessories line—a series of interchangeable, snap-on, or drop-in accessories that let owners customize their grills. Tim Clark, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 The Magic Bay accessory involved here is a snap-on 3D camera that tracks the user’s position. John Burek, PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025 The switch comes with a white snap-on faceplate, mounting screws, wiring nuts, and wire labels. PCMAG, 19 Feb. 2025 In the same vein, any medication exposed to flood waters — even if they’re sealed in screw-top bottles or have snap-on lids — should not be used, because they could be contaminated. Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Jan. 2025 Removable veneers: Removable, snap-on, or pop-on veneers can be removed, just like a retainer. Adrienne Dellwo, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025 The Razer Kishi Ultra — released in 2024 — provides a snap-on controller for iPhones and Android smartphones. Barry Collins, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 Using a pair of Joy-Con controllers (the gyroscope-enabled snap-on bits of a Nintendo Switch), players must physically flap their arms to ascend and tilt the controllers to steer. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 17 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1925, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of snap-on was in 1925

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“Snap-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snap-on. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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