Slipovers

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A loose-fitting garment typically worn over other clothing for warmth or ease of dressing
2. A casual, pullover style top or dress that is easy to put on and take off
3. A style of clothing designed for comfort that can be quickly slipped on over existing attire

Etymology: "Slipovers" is the plural of "slipover", a noun built from two plain English words: "slip", meaning to put on or slide into something quickly and easily, and "over", meaning on top of or above. A slipover is therefore a garment that goes on over other clothing without fastening, buttons or a complicated pull-on process. The compound follows the same pattern as older phrasal nouns in English, where a verb and a particle are joined to name the thing that is used that way. Because the parts are so transparent, the word needs little explanation beyond its structure. The plural simply adds the usual "-s" to the noun, so "slipovers" refers to more than one such garment.