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zippers

  • plural
    of zipper.
    zipper
    noun
    a device used for fastening clothing, valises, etc., consisting of two toothed tracks or spiral metal or plastic coils, each bordering one of two edges to be joined, and a piece that either interlocks or separates them when pulled.

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That’s roughly how many zippers Japanese brand YKK sells a year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

It’s made from breathable, water-resistant fabric and has ventilation zippers to keep you cool.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2024

He said he designed jackets with zippers on the sleeves so they could be left on or removed.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2024

His father, Aaron Traum, helped run a family business, the David Traum Company, which sold zippers and other notions on East 26th Street.

From New York Times ● Jan. 31, 2024

He hoped they were still having fun harassing Romans, stealing lots of shiny zippers and causing legionnaires’ trousers to fall down.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan