zipper
word
/ˈzɪpɝ/
ZI-pur
/zˈɪpɐ/
ZI-puh
Definition
A zipper is a fastening device found on clothes, bags, and other items, made of two rows of small metal or plastic teeth and a slider that joins or separates them.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, everyday word; can be used as a noun (the thing) or sometimes as a verb ('zip up the jacket'). Common collocations: 'zipper broke', 'zipper stuck', 'close/open the zipper'. Not used for buttons or other fasteners.
Spanish: cremalleraPortuguese (BR): zíperPortuguese (PT): fecho éclairChinese (Simplified): 拉链Chinese (Traditional): 拉鍊Hindi: ज़िपArabic: سَحَّابBengali: জিপারRussian: молнияJapanese: ファスナー - ジッパーVietnamese: khóa kéoKorean: 지퍼Turkish: fermuarUrdu: زِپIndonesian: resleting
Example Sentences
The zipper is stuck.
basic
I can't find a jacket without a zipper these days.
natural
The bag's zipper broke during my trip.
natural
My jacket has a zipper.
basic
Please close the zipper on your bag.
basic
Can you help me fix the zipper on my jeans?
natural