unisex

American  

[yoo-nuh-seks] / ˈyu nəˌsɛks /

adjective

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

   unisex clothes.

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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

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Etymology

Origin of unisex

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

Example Sentences

There were also long wool dresses and very wide skirts -- a further move towards presenting unisex collections which the industry is increasingly adopting, further blurring the lines between women's and men's fashion.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

On Wednesday, much-hyped Dior designer Jonathan Anderson will unveil his second Homme collection, having made his debut in June last year with a widely praised show of unisex styling.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 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

While they have undergone surgery and hormone treatment, they told the court they continue to use the name Ryan as it is considered unisex in the US.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025

The only unisex singular pronoun we have is it, which doesn’t always fill the bill.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner