What does "zipper" mean?

"Zipper" means: A metal or plastic fastener that opens and closes. Example: "He pulled up the zipper on his jacket."

How do you say zipper in Hebrew and Spanish?

In Hebrew, zipper is רוכסן. In Spanish, it is cierre.

How do you pronounce "zipper"?

Zipper is pronounced /ˈzɪpər/. It is a noun. You can hear a native speaker say it on this page.

Zipper — Meaning for Kids, with Picture, Audio & Hebrew

zipper

/ˈzɪpər/

noun

A metal or plastic fastener that opens and closes

“He pulled up the zipper on his jacket.”

רוכסן

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Zipper is a noun in the clothing category. It is a beginner (ages 6-8) word, meaning "A metal or plastic fastener that opens and closes" In Hebrew, zipper translates to רוכסן.

Example Sentences

She pulled the zipper up on her jacket to keep out the cold wind.
The zipper on his backpack broke, and everything fell out!
Zip up your coat before going outside — it is freezing today.

Did You Know? The zipper was invented by Whitcomb Judson in 1893, but his early design kept popping open at the wrong moments! An improved version was made by Gideon Sundback in 1913. The word "zipper" was actually a brand name invented by the B.F. Goodrich company in 1923 — it became so popular that everyone started using it for all zippers.