unisex

American

[yoo-nuh-seks] / ˈju nəˌsɛks /

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.

unisex British

/ ˈjuːnɪˌsɛks /

adjective

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

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unisex

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

Guys are looking for innovative formulas that target specific concerns and are made for men, not unisex.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 27, 2025

That unisex bathroom was used by parents, students and employees.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2025

One afternoon, when Andrew was hanging out at Sasha’s house, the two of them began looking at unisex names on Wikipedia.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

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