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zippered

American  
[zip-erd] / ˈzɪp ərd /

adjective

  1. fastened or fitted with a zipper or zippers.

    zippered slipcovers.


zippered British  
/ ˈzɪpəd /

adjective

  1. provided or fastened with a zip

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of zippered

First recorded in 1940–45; zipper + -ed 3

Example Sentences

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Jain seems to be adjusting well—he joined a video interview with Barron’s wearing a zippered sweater—and has no shortage of work to do.

From Barron's May 12, 2026

Tamasi said she found a zippered range bag, typically used for firearms and ammunition, on the floor of Boyd’s truck.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 5, 2026

In 2009, Madonna wore a black zippered dress from Victoria Beckham’s debut collection in a W Magazine photoshoot.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 10, 2025

Wearing blue jeans and a long-sleeve zippered shirt, she had been in the ditch at least two weeks.

From Seattle Times Jul. 30, 2023

He had successfully zippered his lips at Quiet Time.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry

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