zipper

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noun

zip·​per ˈzi-pər 

: 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

zipper

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verb

zippered; zippering; zippers

transitive verb

: zip entry 5

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?

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The zipper holds an elastic tassel that doubles as a hair tie when needed. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026

This is not a concern with The North Face option, which is completely waterproof, with sturdy zippers and an extra shell to prevent any leaks. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Verb

The best storage system to prevent yellowing is 100 percent cotton zippered cubes or hanging bags. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

Plus, there's an elegance to it because its closure is buttoned and not zippered. — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from Zipper, a trademark

First Known Use

Noun

1924, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1927, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for zipper

• chipper
• clipper
• dipper
• flipper
• gripper
• kipper
• nipper
• ripper
• shipper
• skipper
• slipper
• stripper

Kids Definition

zipper

noun

zip·​per

ˈzip-ər

: 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

zippered

-ərd

adjective

Etymology

Noun

from Zipper, a former trademark