unisex

1 of 2

noun

uni·​sex ˈyü-nə-ˌseks 

: the state or condition of not being distinguishable (as by hair or clothing) as to sex

unisex

2 of 2

adjective

1

: not distinguishable as male or female

a unisex face

2

: suitable or designed for both males and females

unisex clothes

Synonyms

Adjective

• androgynous
• unisexual
• genderless

Examples of unisex in a Sentence

Adjective

the new unisex fragrances that appeal to today's young people

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

More on the latter: the unisex silhouette leans into the popular baggy jeans styles that have proliferated heavily among the street-style set and content creators over recent years. —Alice Cary, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2025

Aviator Nation’s limited-edition lineup is entirely unisex. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 2025

Alf — a contraction of the designer’s first and last names — is a unisex line that aims to bring some fresh energy into the segment with tongue-in-cheek symbols and unexpected materials, like her baby head rings sprouting tufts of colorful fake fur. —Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 4 Aug. 2025

The history of the boot, however, is far more unisex. —Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 20 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1966, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1966, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unisex

• atriplex
• biconvex
• bottlenecks
• circumflex
• intersex
• multiplex
• annex
• annexe
• apex
• aztecs
• carex
• codecs

Kids Definition

unisex

adjective

uni·​sex

ˈyü-nə-ˌseks

: suitable or designed for both males and females

unisex clothing