noun · B1

Zip Fastener

ZIP-fahsn-uh/ˈzɪp ˌfɑːsnə/

A zip fastener (id: zip-fastener) is the zip that joins two edges of cloth (UK; usually just a zip). US zipper. Fastener is the general word for buttons, snaps, and zips. Collocation: the zip fastener is stuck / broken; do the zip up. Countable.

Meaning

A zip that joins two edges of cloth, as on a coat or bag (UK).

Examples

“The zip fastener on my coat is stuck again.”
“A tailor can replace a zip fastener on a winter coat.”
“The zip fastener on this bag needs a new pull.”

Good to know

a zip fastener (UK). Everyday: a zip. US: a zipper. Verb: zip up / unzip.

Near in meaning

zip, zipper

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