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

This two-piece set from Thule boasts an ultra-durable compression zipper, which is easy to close even when the cubes are stuffed full. —Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025

The soft-sided carrier features a spacious design, breathable mesh panels, and locking zippers for security. —Christine Persaud, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025

Verb

The functional, spacious patch pockets give you plenty of room to store your essentials, while the front button, zippered closure add to the jacket’s sleek silhouette. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025

There are also multiple interior zippered and slip pockets to store small items, as well as two side water bottle pockets and a front zippered pocket to give easy access to essential items. —Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 24 Aug. 2025

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