zippered

adjective

zip·​pered ˈzi-pərd How to pronounce zippered (audio)
: equipped with a zipper

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The central zipper compartment is padded and large enough to fit a laptop, and on either side there are additional slots for planners and notebooks, as well as more zippered spaces to keep keys, AirPods, and a wallet safe. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 The dedicated garment bag sleeve unfolds to pack a suit or dress, and then folds into a zippered compartment to store up to five days’ worth of clothes. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026 The exterior zippered compartment is ideal for storing tickets while traveling, too. — Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2026 Inside the main zippered compartment, there's enough room for some cash, hand sanitizer, AirPods, and a lip balm. — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for zippered

Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zippered was in 1926

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“Zippered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zippered. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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