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.
Recent Examples on the Web Cats’ sins against humanity have been well-documented, from Rebel Wilson unzipping her fur to cockroaches with human faces. Janey Tracey, EW.com, 14 Mar. 2024 The Jennifer’s Body star also wore a wetsuit but unzipped the top to reveal her pink bikini. Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 8 Mar. 2024 What sets it apart is its main compartment, which is only accessible by unzipping the pouch on the back of the bag. Andie Kanaras, Travel + Leisure, 29 Jan. 2024 And the star, 35, made the most of her moment: Perched atop a platform suspended 60 ft. in the air, RiRi — who had teased a special guest — unzipped her jumpsuit to reveal a baby bump. People Staff, Peoplemag, 30 Dec. 2023 For this pivotal foray, the duo debuted a velour long-sleeve black mini dress unzipped at the front. Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 7 Dec. 2023 Her coat was unzipped and her mittens dangled from strings at her sleeves. John Branch, New York Times, 9 Dec. 2023 Stretchy spandex in key locations keep the jacket comfortably in place for all types of activity, and the collar flairs open a little when unzipped for extra style points. Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023 If your kiddo spills or you have shedding pets (in our experience, cats also like the Moon Pod!), simply unzip the cover and toss it in the washing machine. Phoebe Sklansky, Parents, 25 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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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 29 Mar. 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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