: 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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Sj Studio,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Luckily, this backpack comes loaded with anti-theft features, like slash-resistant fabric, RFID protection, and locking security zippers.
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Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Your essentials will stay secure, too, thanks to two side-slit pockets and two zippered back pockets.
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Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
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Noun
Because a robot cannot yet dress itself, zippers, snaps, magnets and detachable modular pieces make each garment easy to put on, remove and maintain.
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Sj Studio,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Luckily, this backpack comes loaded with anti-theft features, like slash-resistant fabric, RFID protection, and locking security zippers.
—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
2 July 2026
Verb
Plus, there's an elegance to it because its closure is buttoned and not zippered.
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Amber Rambharose,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Your essentials will stay secure, too, thanks to two side-slit pockets and two zippered back pockets.
—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
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“Zipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zipper. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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