unisex

American  

[yoo-nuh-seks] / ˈju 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

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Example Sentences

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unisex

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

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

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2025

Back then, as my first barber put it, everybody wanted to go unisex.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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