: 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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Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
Banana Republic Linen-Blend Palazzo Pant $110 $55 These linen-blend pants from Banana Republic look styled and chic thanks to pleats and a side zipper for a form fit and structured drape.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
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Noun
The interior pocket can hold essentials like lip balm and keys — all secured by a sturdy zipper.
—Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
Banana Republic Linen-Blend Palazzo Pant $110 $55 These linen-blend pants from Banana Republic look styled and chic thanks to pleats and a side zipper for a form fit and structured drape.
—Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 21 May 2024
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“Zipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zipper. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.
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