Definition

1. Noun:

   • A fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab: A device used to join two edges of fabric or material, consisting of two flexible strips with interlocking teeth and a sliding piece that opens or closes them.

2. Verb:

   • To close or fasten with a zipper: To use the sliding tab of a zipper to join two edges together.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The zipper on my backpack is broken.*
  • She pulled the zipper up to close her dress.*

• Verb:

  • He zippered the tent flap shut to keep the insects out.*
  • Please zipper your coat before going outside.*

Advanced Usage

• "To be zippered": To be closed or fastened by a zipper.

  • The sleeping bag was securely zippered.*

• "Zippered" (Adjective): Describing an item that has a zipper or is closed with a zipper.

  • She prefers zippered hoodies over pullover ones.*

Variants and Related Words

• Zip (Noun/Verb): A common synonym for zipper, especially in British English.

  • Do up your zip. / Zip up your bag.*

• Zip fastener (Noun): Another term for a zipper.

• Unzip (Verb): To open something by sliding a zipper's tab.

  • He unzipped the case to get his laptop.*

Synonyms

• Fastener: A general term for a device that holds things together.
• Closure: Something used to close an opening.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Zip up: To fasten something using a zipper.

  • It's windy, so zip up your jacket.*

• Zip shut: To close something completely with a zipper.

  • She zipped the suitcase shut.*

Related Idioms

• Zip it / Zip your lip: (Informal idiom) A command to be quiet or stop talking. (Note: This idiom uses "zip" as a verb metaphorically, not directly related to the physical zipper device).
  • I've heard enough, just zip it!*

Noun

1. a fastener for locking together two toothed edges by means of a sliding tab

Verb

1. close with a zipper
   • Zip up your jacket--it's cold