Zipper
Noun
UK
/ˈzɪp.ər/
US
/ˈzɪp.ɚ/
Definition
A device used to fasten clothing, bags, or similar items.
Example
"The zipper on my jacket is stuck."
"The zipper on my backpack broke, so I couldn’t close it until I got it fixed."
"Heavy-duty zippers are used on luggage to make them secure and durable."
Explanation
A zipper is a fastening device used on clothes, bags, or shoes. It has two strips of metal or plastic teeth that fit together tightly when you pull the small handle up. For example “She fixed the zipper on her backpack.” People use zippers because they are faster than buttons or laces. As a verb (less common), you can say to zipper something to mean close it using a zipper. Zippers come in many sizes and types, like metal, plastic, invisible, or heavy-duty zippers (strong zippers used on luggage to make them secure).