: 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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Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Margaux has a toggle closure, while Quince’s bag seals with a zipper, which provides extra security.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 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
While industry attention has historically centered on fabrics, trims—ranging from fibers and elastics to zippers and labels—can account for more than 40 percent of a garment’s bill of materials.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Apr. 2026
The Margaux has a toggle closure, while Quince’s bag seals with a zipper, which provides extra security.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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