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

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

Baroness Falkner argues that transgender people should use "their power of advocacy" to persuade organisations to provide third spaces such as unisex toilets.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 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