: 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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Ali Faccenda, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Mesh windows offer ventilation on all four sides and secure zipper closures keep your dog inside when the doors are closed.
—Christopher Murray
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Kevin Gray, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
Yield signs may require drivers to stop and yield to oncoming traffic, rather than zippering into a lane as is done in a merge situation.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Noun
The front zipper pocket is large enough to stow essentials like a phone or wallet, and the adjustable straps ensure a custom fit.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Mesh windows offer ventilation on all four sides and secure zipper closures keep your dog inside when the doors are closed.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
The designers paid attention to the little details, adding front pockets and zippered back pockets that are convenient for holding golf essentials and valuables.
—Kevin Gray, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
Yield signs may require drivers to stop and yield to oncoming traffic, rather than zippering into a lane as is done in a merge situation.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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“Zipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zipper. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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