- present tense form of flip-flop (3rd person singular).
flip-flops
Example Sentences
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She recalled being surprised by how scruffily dressed the businessman was when she met him, finding him in flip-flops, some well-worn red shorts and a T-shirt.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Walking around in flip-flops and burning his incense while bags from Erewhon sit on his countertop, he exudes an aura of California-cool.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Some superfans came in Publix-branded flip-flops and shirts, while others were eager to get a “pub sub” or the chain’s signature key lime pie.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
For example, he says you don’t want to be sporting flip-flops or sandals in the event of an emergency.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026
Just the faint pop of Rice Krispies, the breeze blowing the trees outside, and the flap of Mrs. Adler’s flip-flops as she moves around the kitchen.
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
