unisex

[ yoo-nuh-seks ]

/ ˈyu nəˌsɛks /

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adjective

of, designed, or suitable for any gender: unisex clothes.

noun

the state or quality of being unisex.

unisex styles or fashions: a store specializing in unisex.

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Origin of unisex

First recorded in 1965–70; uni- + sex¹

Words nearby unisex

unironically, UNISA, uniseptate, uniserial, uniseriate, unisex, unisexual, unisize, unison, unisonous, unispiral

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How to use unisex in a sentence

The best unisex helmets will come in basic solid colorways and a streamlined modern style.
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Built in the same mold as the unisex Experience 88 TI, but a skosh lighter, it’s nearly as formidable as the unisex ski, while offering a more manageable ride for lighter pilots.
Long-Term Review: The Best Skis, Period|Heather Schultz and Marc Peruzzi|March 4, 2021|Outside Online
This fabulously unisex, toiletry travel kit, which makes an excellent travel gift for men as well as women, includes everything a person might need to remain well-groomed while away for a few days.
The best gifts for travelers you care about|PopSci Commerce Team|February 24, 2021|Popular-Science
If you’re a woman with a men’s or unisex bag, it might not be good for the temperature you think it is.
How to stay warm while sleeping in the frigid outdoors|Alisha McDarris|February 12, 2021|Popular-Science

Here’s the best heated vest for womenWhile many heated vests are marketed as unisex, if you really want to find the most flattering fit, you’ll want to look for a heated vest tailored specifically for women.
Best heated vest: Beat the cold weather with the right winter gear|PopSci Commerce Team|February 9, 2021|Popular-Science
I painted my nails in the unisex bathroom of a Mexican tour bus.
‘Marry Me’ Proves Ken Marino Is More Than Just an Asshole|Kevin Fallon|October 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Which is a reason why so many of these designers chafe at the term “unisex” or “postgender.”
Clothes Aren’t for Men or Women Anymore. They’re Just for People.|Raquel Laneri|June 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In October 2007, Hourani launched his first ready-to-wear unisex line, RAD by Rad Hourani, at a small art gallery in Paris.
Rad Hourani, The First Unisex Couture Designer|Erin Cunningham|January 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So bring this forward 500 years: the Marines are about to conclude a test of a unisex dress blues uniform.
‘Slut, Bitch, Dyke’—Joan of Arc and the Modern Military Woman|Mariette Kalinowski|August 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST
But most surprisingly, their platform sneaker is actually unisex.
Spice Girl Platform Sneakers Return to Fashion|Misty White Sidell|April 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for unisex

unisex

/ (ˈjuːnɪˌsɛks) /

adjective

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

Word Origin for unisex

C20: from uni- + sex

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