zippers
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pluralof zipper.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
zippernouna 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.
Example Sentences
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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
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