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unisex

noun
uni·​sex | \ ˈyü-nÉ™-ËŒseks How to pronounce unisex (audio) \

Definition of unisex

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: the state or condition of not being distinguishable (as by hair or clothing) as to sex

unisex

adjective

Definition of unisex (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : not distinguishable as male or female a unisex face
2 : suitable or designed for both males and females unisex clothes

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Synonyms & Antonyms for unisex

Synonyms: Adjective

androgynous, genderless, unisexual

Antonyms: Adjective

gendered

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Examples of unisex in a Sentence

Adjective

the new unisex fragrances that appeal to today's metrosexuals

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Along with the beach, the resort has a solar-heated pool, clubhouse with hot tub and unisex showers, open-air pavilion for arts and crafts and dances, and several miles of hiking trails. Ellen Albanese, BostonGlobe.com, "The naked truth: At Conn. nudist resort, ‘You can’t hide behind fancy clothes. You have to be yourself here’," 27 Aug. 2019 Bonus points for being unisex (yes, your SO can use it too). Hana Hong, Marie Claire, "Tom Ford Is Coming Out With Skincare," 12 Aug. 2019 Economic migrants—the destitute millions with time to plan ahead—seem to favor the shoe of the 21st century’s poor: the cheap, unisex, multipurpose Chinese sneaker. Paul Salopek, National Geographic, "A storyteller chronicles the mass migrations that define our age," 17 July 2019 Debuting as the inaugural release of the shoe is the Reebok JJ III Varsity Pack, which will be available in unisex and kids sizing at midnight July 17 at reebok.com/us/jj_watt_picks. Hannah Kirby, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Wisconsin native JJ Watt's new Reebok shoe pays homage to his time as a Pewaukee High School athlete," 11 July 2019 Coming together for the first time with the French athleisure brand, Lacoste for a timeless unisex 16-piece capsule collection. James Love, Essence, "Tyler, The Creator’s Golf Le Fleur Collaborates With Lacoste For A Capsule Collection," 9 July 2019 The two on Friday will see the launch of their unisex capsule with Zadig & Voltaire called Jagger Snow, which is named after their daughter. Kari Hamanaka | Wwd, latimes.com, "Evan Ross, Ashlee Simpson-Ross talk Zadig & Voltaire capsule, reality series," 31 May 2018 Each of the products are designed to be unisex in both scent and packaging as well—no overly flowery or deeply woodsy notes here (plus most of the products are priced at under $20). Tiffany Dodson, SELF, "I Sweat My Way Through Lululemon's New Line of Exercise-Friendly Beauty Products," 11 July 2019 The company said Friday that fiber made by its technology will debut in a limited run of recyclable, unisex hooded sweatshirts for Adidas by Stella McCartney. Ray A. Smith, WSJ, "These Sweatshirts Are Trash," 5 July 2019

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Carina Chaz, the founder of DedCool, a unisex fragrance brand, is not one of those people. Glamour, "I’m 25, Live in L.A., and Spend $3,124 on My Beauty Routine," 15 Apr. 2019 His first collection, staged in the brand’s corporate offices with a set by Sterling Ruby, drew from diner uniforms, Westerns, and classic cinema, presenting an artistic, unisex vision. Steff Yotka, Vogue, "Raf Simons Departs Calvin Klein," 22 Dec. 2018 The Vivoactive 3 is the more powerful, unisex version of the Vivomove HR and the more accessible version of the Fenix 5 wearable that starts at $599. Valentina Palladino, Ars Technica, "Vivoactive 3 review: Garmin’s often the underdog, often the better choice," 12 Oct. 2017 Like her first, Jo Loves focuses on sleek, unisex fragrances in all formats: candles, colognes, and creams. Mark Ellwood, Bloomberg.com, "A Simple Smell May Be the Perfect Fix for Many of Your Travel Woes," 13 Sep. 2017

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First Known Use of unisex

Noun

1966, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1966, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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unisex

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English Language Learners Definition of unisex

: designed for or used by both men and women

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