unisex

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noun

uni·​sex ˈyü-nə-ˌseks How to pronounce unisex (audio)
: the state or condition of not being distinguishable (as by hair or clothing) as to sex

unisex

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adjective

1
: not distinguishable as male or female
a unisex face
2
: suitable or designed for both males and females
unisex clothes

Examples of unisex in a Sentence

Adjective the new unisex fragrances that appeal to today's young people
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Adjective
Although the bathrooms are divided by gender — and marked with Basquiat-style dinosaur imagery — on the nights when Simon Says takes over the Spotlight, those designations are ignored, and the toilets become unisex. Jessie Schiewe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025 The quirky humor characteristic to details of the game such as night falling every 20 minutes and Steve’s collection of unisex turquoise blouses left behind in a storage unit with a vintage Atari also spawn laughs. Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025 The history of the boot, however, is far more unisex. Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 20 May 2025 The schedule features a diverse range of fashion brands, including sustainable, inclusive, unisex, streetwear and swimwear labels. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unisex

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1966, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1966, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unisex was in 1966

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“Unisex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unisex. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

unisex

adjective
uni·​sex
ˈyü-nə-ˌseks
: suitable or designed for both males and females
unisex clothing
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