adjective
unisex
YOO-nih-sehks
Unisex (adjective) means Designed to be suitable for people of any sex or gender. Example: “The salon offers unisex haircuts.”
adjective
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Designed to be suitable for people of any sex or gender.
"So while today’s unisex fashions may seem like another benchmark for equality, it’s rarely progressive when you look at it through the lens of a lucrative fashion industry that’s looking to turn a profit."
— Mary Rizzo, Runway revolution: Can we tie unisex fashion trends to gender equality? (2016)
"The salon offers unisex haircuts."
"They bought a unisex fragrance that both of them liked."
How to use unisex
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot made or marketed for one gender specifically — anyone can use or wear it.
Common pairings
unisex clothing
unisex bathroom
unisex salon
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Etymology
From uni- ("one, single") + sex.
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What does “unisex” mean?
The word “unisex” means designed to be suitable for people of any sex or gender. In plain terms, not made or marketed for one gender specifically — anyone can use or wear it.
How do you pronounce “unisex”?
“Unisex” is pronounced YOO-nih-sehks (/ˈjunəˌsɛks/ in IPA).
How do you use “unisex” in a sentence?
Here is “unisex” used in a sentence: “The salon offers unisex haircuts.”
What part of speech is “unisex”?
“Unisex” is an adjective.
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