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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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In Cornwall, the Star Inn offers menopause fitness and is opening a unisex hair salon on site.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

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

The bathrooms, which are used by parents, students and employees, are unisex.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2025

I tried holding my breath as I followed two unisex raincoats through the door.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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