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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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Matthew Price’s wardrobe for Ms. Sosanya could do as much to benefit the cause of unisex fashion as the Cathcarts strategy does to undermine the principle of the prenuptial agreement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 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

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

It says instead that trans people should use their "powers of advocacy" to campaign for third spaces, such as unisex toilets.

From BBC ● Apr. 18, 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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