: a fastener consisting of two rows of metal or plastic teeth on strips of tape and a sliding piece that closes an opening by drawing the teeth together
Examples of zipper in a Sentence
Noun
The zipper was stuck and we couldn't open the suitcase.
Can you help him with his zipper?
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Its worn fleece still feels soft and the zipper doesn’t stick at all, even though it’s been washed countless times.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Four teenagers were in the same car, headed to a video arcade to jimmy open the coin boxes, which is why two of them had screwdrivers zippered up in their coat pockets.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Durable zipper closure for secure storage, breathable fabric cover to help protect clothing from dust and external elements and a clear visibility window for easy viewing without unzipping.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Its worn fleece still feels soft and the zipper doesn’t stick at all, even though it’s been washed countless times.
—The Editors, Outside, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
This WanderFull crossbody purse features a soft, plush fabric, convenient zippered-pockets for optimal storage, and that iconic water bottle-cradling interior.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 15 Feb. 2026
Four teenagers were in the same car, headed to a video arcade to jimmy open the coin boxes, which is why two of them had screwdrivers zippered up in their coat pockets.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Zipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zipper. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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