unzip

verb

un·​zip ˌən-ˈzip How to pronounce unzip (audio)
unzipped; unzipping; unzips

transitive verb

: to zip open

intransitive verb

: to open by or as if by means of a zipper

Examples of unzip in a Sentence

She unzipped the tent flap.
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Just unzip the bottom of the main compartment to create one larger space. Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024 Simply unzip its top and the sides fold down, revealing compartments, pouches, and adjustable dividers that keep items organized. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024 This nifty little spinner is actually an undercover garment bag — just unzip it and fold it out to add your formal attire. Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 30 Nov. 2024 The bag can be easily emptied by unzipping it and dumping out the debris. Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unzip 

Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of unzip was in 1927

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Cite this Entry

“Unzip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unzip. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

unzip

verb
un·​zip ˌən-ˈzip How to pronounce unzip (audio)
ˈən-
unzipped; unzipping
: to open by means of a zipper

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