unisex

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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

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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
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Previously, the museum’s restrooms were all unisex. Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 25 June 2024 The current predictions for unisex baby names are similar to those most popular in the past 10 years, a ranking that put Logan in first place, Avery in second and Carter in third. Sara Moniuszko, CBS News, 25 June 2024 Percentage of unisex names nearly doubles since 1980 Gender-neutral names were more common in the South decades ago, but within the past decade, more than 10% of the children born in every state have a unisex name – except for Rhode Island and New Mexico. Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 24 June 2024 This equal parts gourmand and fresh scent is unisex, so don't be surprised if your partner starts stealing it. Anamaria Glavan, Allure, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for unisex 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Unisex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unisex. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

unisex

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