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Zipper: meaning, definitions and examples

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zipper

 

[ ˈzɪpər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

clothing accessory

A zipper is a device consisting of two flexible strips of fabric with interlocking metal or plastic teeth that are closed or opened by pulling a slide along them, used to fasten clothing.

Synonyms

closure, fastener, zip

Examples of usage

  • The zipper on my jacket broke.
  • She quickly zipped up her dress.
  • He struggled to open the zipper on his bag.
Context #2 | Verb

to close or open with a zipper

To zipper means to fasten or unfasten with a zipper.

Synonyms

close, fasten, zip up

Examples of usage

  • She zippered her purse before leaving the house.
  • He carefully zippered up his suitcase.

Translations

Translations of the word "zipper" in other languages:

🇵🇹 zíper

🇮🇳 ज़िपर

🇩🇪 Reißverschluss

🇮🇩 resleting

🇺🇦 блискавка

🇵🇱 zamek błyskawiczny

🇯🇵 ジッパー

🇫🇷 fermeture éclair

🇪🇸 cremallera

🇹🇷 fermuar

🇰🇷 지퍼

🇸🇦 سحاب

🇨🇿 zip

🇸🇰 zips

🇨🇳 拉链

🇸🇮 zadrga

🇮🇸 rennilás

🇰🇿 найзағай

🇬🇪 ზიპერი

🇦🇿 fermuar

🇲🇽 cremallera

Etymology

The word 'zipper' originated in the early 20th century as a trademark of a particular fastener device. It quickly became a generic term for any similar device. The modern zipper we know today was invented in the 1910s and has since become a common feature in clothing and accessories.

See also: unzip, zip.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,010, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.