unisex

1 of 2

noun

uni·​sex ˈyü-nə-ˌseks How to pronounce unisex (audio)
: the state or condition of not being distinguishable (as by hair or clothing) as to sex

unisex

2 of 2

adjective

1
: not distinguishable as male or female
a unisex face
2
: suitable or designed for both males and females
unisex clothes

Examples of unisex in a Sentence

Adjective the new unisex fragrances that appeal to today's young people
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Adjective
The bathrooms, which are used by parents, students and employees, are unisex. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025 Warby Parker combines style with affordability, and this unisex Percey style is no different. Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025 Women make up 30 percent of Noah’s customers and most of the pieces are considered unisex. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2025 Most in-line skates are unisex, but a few offer differences between the sexes. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unisex

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1966, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1966, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of unisex was in 1966

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“Unisex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unisex. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

unisex

adjective
uni·​sex
ˈyü-nə-ˌseks
: suitable or designed for both males and females
unisex clothing
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