quarter-zip

noun

quar·​ter-zip ˈkwȯ(r)-tər-ˈzip 

variants or quarter zip

plural quarter-zips or quarter zips

: a pullover (such as a sweater or sweatshirt) with a zipper from the collar to the upper chest

For something smarter than jeans … pair a neutral quarter-zip with a dressy midi skirt and slingback heels.

—Jessica Burrell

What are you doin'? You upgraded in life. You wear glasses now. You wear quarter zips.

—Jason Gyamfi

—often used before another noun

Some young adult men have taken to quarter-zip sweaters, resulting in a social media sensation. … The sweater has become a symbol of Gen-Z and late-millennial aspiration, with singer and rapper T-Pain posting a photo of himself to Instagram in the sweater style with the caption: "401k and a quarter zip."

—Kate Perez and James Powel

In case you've missed the TikTok and Instagram craze, quarter zip tops and hoodies have made a major comeback …

—Kevin Cortez

compare half-zip

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above