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.
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That’s no spoiler, given that the movie opened with William Holden floating face-down, dead in Norma’s swimming pool, while Lloyd starts the show with Tom Francis’ Joe unzipping himself from a body bag. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 Simply unzip the bottom of the pillow to adjust the firmness. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2024 That’s thanks to its ability to completely unzip and hang on a door or hook, all while keeping your items in place. Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024 The musician, who shares two children with Kylie Jenner, wore black leather pants and a matching jacket which was unzipped to reveal his abs. Catherine Santino, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unzip 

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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“Unzip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unzip. Accessed 24 Nov. 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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