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

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

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

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