: 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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Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Keep it simple: Clothing with decorative pieces like lace, sequins, patches, and decals—or even zippers or buttons that come into direct contact with the child's skin—can be irritating.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 Feb. 2025
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
He was dressed in a crisp pair of military green trousers, a navy blue jacket zippered up to his neck, and black leather sandals.
—Mohammad Ali, WIRED, 14 Apr. 2020
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Noun
These multi-use joggers have a mid-rise fit with a waistband drawcord, front pockets, and a hidden zipper pocket with a card sleeve.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2025
Keep it simple: Clothing with decorative pieces like lace, sequins, patches, and decals—or even zippers or buttons that come into direct contact with the child's skin—can be irritating.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
The top tier features three mesh zipper pockets and a roomy zippered pouch for your essentials.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
He was dressed in a crisp pair of military green trousers, a navy blue jacket zippered up to his neck, and black leather sandals.
—Mohammad Ali, WIRED, 14 Apr. 2020
See All Example Sentences for zipper
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“Zipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zipper. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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