: a fastener consisting of two rows of metal or plastic teeth on strips of tape and a sliding piece that closes an opening by drawing the teeth together
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Noun
The zipper was stuck and we couldn't open the suitcase.
Can you help him with his zipper?
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The luxury feel is not only reflected by its price tag ($1,550), but also in higher-end features like a two-way zipper and a color palette of either deep navy or cream.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025
This $33 Maelstrom backpack is decked out with organizational details, including a separate shoe container, zippered wet bag for toiletries, and velcro external pocket that — get this — can be fully removed from the backpack to create a standalone crossbody bag.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The expandable carry-on bag has a zipper that gives the bag an extra 2.25 inches for those extra purchases when away.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
The luxury feel is not only reflected by its price tag ($1,550), but also in higher-end features like a two-way zipper and a color palette of either deep navy or cream.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
This travel-ready style has zippered pockets to keep important items secure.
—Rachel Trujillo, Travel + Leisure, 21 Apr. 2025
This $33 Maelstrom backpack is decked out with organizational details, including a separate shoe container, zippered wet bag for toiletries, and velcro external pocket that — get this — can be fully removed from the backpack to create a standalone crossbody bag.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Zipper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zipper. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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