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unisex

American  
[yoo-nuh-seks] / ˈju nəˌsɛks /

adjective

  1. of, designed, or suitable for any gender.

    unisex clothes.


noun

  1. the state or quality of being unisex.

  2. unisex styles or fashions.

    a store specializing in unisex.

unisex British  
/ ˈjuːnɪˌsɛks /

adjective

  1. of or relating to clothing, a hairstyle, etc, that can be worn by either sex

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of unisex

First recorded in 1965–70; uni- + sex 1

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Despite being marketed as an eau de parfum for men, the fragrance’s notes leaned more toward typically unisex scents.

From Salon May 27, 2026

Spanish brand Loewe, expected to stage its first menswear show under the guidance of US designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, will present a unisex collection during Women's Fashion Week in March.

From Barron's Jan. 18, 2026

Variously costumed by Mr. Loquasto, with a recurring scheme of unisex black-and-white outfits complete with bowler hats and spats, the dance has a lightweight, entertaining thrust with some solo turns contrasting with its group arrangements.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 17, 2025

Since 2012, Baserange has been devoted to creating some of the best minimal and modern, often unisex, silhouettes.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 17, 2025

Surely she would not have to go in there with the students, she thought; surely he would open the faculty lounge soon and she could use the unisex restroom there, the one reserved for teachers.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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